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EF08 RCU

2008 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 2179cc

Orange Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine2179cc
ColourOrange
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Mondeo Diesel 2179cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 96,402 miles on the clock, averaging 5,277 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 RCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,277

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,402 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,387
Average per year5,277
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 RCU 21k40k59k78k96k '11'25'18

Check EF08 RCU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,387 miles
PASS
Mileage95,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage90,990 miles
Since last MOT+1,751 miles
PASS
Mileage89,239 miles
Since last MOT+3,278 miles
PASS
Mileage85,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,786 miles
PASS
Mileage83,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage78,546 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,341 miles
PASS
Mileage74,198 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,197 miles
Since last MOT+8,760 miles
PASS
Mileage65,437 miles
Since last MOT+7,095 miles
PASS
Mileage58,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage51,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,838 miles
PASS
Mileage47,970 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage42,254 miles
Since last MOT+12,678 miles
PASS
Mileage29,576 miles
Since last MOT+3,126 miles
PASS
Mileage26,450 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
PASS
Mileage21,345 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 RCU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2179cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 RCU

What car is EF08 RCU?

EF08 RCU is an orange Ford Mondeo, diesel (2179cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 RCU?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 RCU was 96,402 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 RCU passed its MOT?

EF08 RCU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2025.

Is EF08 RCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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