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EF08 RGO

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourPurple
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 1999cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 89,861 miles on the clock, averaging 7,146 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 RGO

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,861
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,146

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,861 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,146
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF08 RGO 25k41k58k74k90k '11'20'17

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage85,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,470 miles
PASS
Mileage80,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,232 miles
Since last MOT+4,675 miles
PASS
Mileage75,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage67,008 miles
Since last MOT+8,520 miles
PASS
Mileage58,488 miles
Since last MOT+9,292 miles
PASS
Mileage49,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage41,383 miles
Since last MOT+7,740 miles
PASS
Mileage33,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,431 miles
PASS
Mileage25,212 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 RGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 RGO

What car is EF08 RGO?

EF08 RGO is an purple Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 RGO?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 RGO was 89,861 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 RGO passed its MOT?

EF08 RGO has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2020.

Is EF08 RGO ULEZ compliant?

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

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