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EF08 VRJ

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlue
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 1798cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 164,226 miles on the clock, averaging 10,124 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 VRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,226
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,124

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,226 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year10,124
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 VRJ 21k57k93k128k164k '11'25'18

Check EF08 VRJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,226 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,203 miles
Since last MOT+1,558 miles
PASS
Mileage162,645 miles
Since last MOT+5,444 miles
PASS
Mileage157,201 miles
Since last MOT+4,499 miles
PASS
Mileage152,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,065 miles
PASS
Mileage145,637 miles
Since last MOT+14,322 miles
PASS
Mileage131,315 miles
Since last MOT+14,622 miles
PASS
Mileage116,693 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,692 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
PASS
Mileage106,730 miles
Since last MOT+13,233 miles
PASS
Mileage93,497 miles
Since last MOT+12,472 miles
PASS
Mileage81,025 miles
Since last MOT+13,441 miles
PASS
Mileage67,584 miles
Since last MOT+18,166 miles
PASS
Mileage49,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,418 miles
Since last MOT+9,457 miles
PASS
Mileage39,961 miles
Since last MOT+11,633 miles
PASS
Mileage28,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,261 miles
PASS
Mileage21,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,067 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 VRJ

What car is EF08 VRJ?

EF08 VRJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 VRJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 VRJ was 164,226 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 VRJ passed its MOT?

EF08 VRJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2025.

Is EF08 VRJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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