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EF08 RXT

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
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 1997cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 146,464 miles on the clock, averaging 8,840 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 RXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,840

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,464 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,590
Average per year8,840
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 RXT 58k80k102k124k146k '11'21'17

Check EF08 RXT

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,590 miles
PASS
Mileage137,874 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage129,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,452 miles
PASS
Mileage125,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,273 miles
PASS
Mileage119,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,094 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage113,631 miles
Since last MOT+6,449 miles
PASS
Mileage107,182 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage97,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,757 miles
Since last MOT+11,118 miles
PASS
Mileage86,639 miles
Since last MOT+13,524 miles
PASS
Mileage73,115 miles
Since last MOT+15,095 miles
PASS
Mileage58,020 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.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 RXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 RXT

What car is EF08 RXT?

EF08 RXT is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 RXT?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 RXT was 146,464 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 RXT passed its MOT?

EF08 RXT has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2021.

Is EF08 RXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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