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EF08 XVJ

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 159,812 miles on the clock, averaging 10,813 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 XVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,813

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,812 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,813
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF08 XVJ 14k51k87k123k160k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,812 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage154,098 miles
Since last MOT+7,794 miles
PASS
Mileage146,304 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,214 miles
Since last MOT+7,153 miles
PASS
Mileage139,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,556 miles
PASS
Mileage133,505 miles
Since last MOT+18,327 miles
PASS
Mileage115,178 miles
Since last MOT+14,633 miles
PASS
Mileage100,545 miles
Since last MOT+14,105 miles
PASS
Mileage86,440 miles
Since last MOT+13,851 miles
PASS
Mileage72,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,589 miles
Since last MOT+15,410 miles
PASS
Mileage57,179 miles
Since last MOT+9,797 miles
PASS
Mileage47,382 miles
Since last MOT+11,905 miles
PASS
Mileage35,477 miles
Since last MOT+11,287 miles
PASS
Mileage24,190 miles
Since last MOT+9,906 miles
PASS
Mileage14,284 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 XVJ

What car is EF08 XVJ?

EF08 XVJ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 XVJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 XVJ was 159,812 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 XVJ passed its MOT?

EF08 XVJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2024.

Is EF08 XVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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