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EF08 RBU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 56,282 miles on the clock, averaging 9,258 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 RBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,282
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
9,258

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading56,282 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,912
Average per year9,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 RBU 26k34k41k49k56k '11'14'12

Check EF08 RBU

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
PASS
Mileage50,370 miles
Since last MOT+9,514 miles
PASS
Mileage40,856 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,855 miles
Since last MOT+14,479 miles
PASS
Mileage26,376 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF08 RBU

What car is EF08 RBU?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 RBU?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 RBU was 56,282 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 RBU passed its MOT?

EF08 RBU has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Nov 2014.

Is EF08 RBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 RBU 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 RBU?

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