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EF08 JSY

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Ford Focus Petrol 1798cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 129,765 miles on the clock, averaging 6,548 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 JSY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
129,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,548

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,293
Average per year6,548
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 JSY 33k57k81k106k130k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,765 miles
Since last MOT+1,293 miles
PASS
Mileage128,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
PASS
Mileage126,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,166 miles
PASS
Mileage121,450 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,292 miles
PASS
Mileage118,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,726 miles
PASS
Mileage114,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,812 miles
PASS
Mileage105,618 miles
Since last MOT+6,793 miles
PASS
Mileage98,825 miles
Since last MOT+17,844 miles
PASS
Mileage80,981 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage73,977 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage66,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,732 miles
PASS
Mileage57,947 miles
Since last MOT+10,224 miles
PASS
Mileage47,723 miles
Since last MOT+9,025 miles
PASS
Mileage38,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage32,774 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 JSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 JSY

What car is EF08 JSY?

EF08 JSY is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 JSY?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 JSY was 129,765 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 JSY passed its MOT?

EF08 JSY has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Apr 2026.

Is EF08 JSY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 JSY is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EF08 JSY?

EF08 JSY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.