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EF08 LJA

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 153,418 miles on the clock, averaging 11,427 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 LJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,418
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,427

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,427
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 LJA 20k53k87k120k153k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,418 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,417 miles
Since last MOT+15,136 miles
PASS
Mileage138,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,281 miles
Since last MOT+16,782 miles
PASS
Mileage121,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,499 miles
Since last MOT+27,433 miles
PASS
Mileage94,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,066 miles
Since last MOT+21,076 miles
PASS
Mileage72,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,990 miles
Since last MOT+14,960 miles
PASS
Mileage58,030 miles
Since last MOT+12,979 miles
PASS
Mileage45,051 miles
Since last MOT+14,410 miles
PASS
Mileage30,641 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage28,238 miles
Since last MOT+2,509 miles
PASS
Mileage25,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,578 miles
PASS
Mileage23,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,010 miles
PASS
Mileage20,141 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 LJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 LJA

What car is EF08 LJA?

EF08 LJA is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 LJA?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 LJA was 153,418 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 LJA passed its MOT?

EF08 LJA has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2023.

Is EF08 LJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 LJA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF08 LJA?

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