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EF08 XTE

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1796cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 1796cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 71,620 miles on the clock, averaging 4,282 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 XTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,620
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,282

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

Low mileage
Latest reading71,620 miles
Reading date
Miles last year562
Average per year4,282
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 XTE 14k28k43k57k72k '11'24'16

Check EF08 XTE

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,620 miles
Since last MOT+562 miles
PASS
Mileage71,058 miles
Since last MOT+1,073 miles
PASS
Mileage69,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,980 miles
PASS
Mileage67,005 miles
Since last MOT+4,597 miles
PASS
Mileage62,408 miles
Since last MOT+3,219 miles
PASS
Mileage59,189 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage52,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,717 miles
Since last MOT+4,864 miles
PASS
Mileage47,853 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage45,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage39,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,540 miles
PASS
Mileage30,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage24,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,192 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,187 miles
PASS
Mileage20,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage15,488 miles
Since last MOT+1,947 miles
PASS
Mileage13,541 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1796cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 XTE

What car is EF08 XTE?

EF08 XTE is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 XTE?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 XTE was 71,620 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 XTE passed its MOT?

EF08 XTE has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2024.

Is EF08 XTE ULEZ compliant?

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

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