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EF08 XYJ

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 168,839 miles on the clock, averaging 8,450 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 XYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,839
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
8,450

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,839 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,266
Average per year8,450
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 XYJ 48k79k109k139k169k '11'25'18

Check EF08 XYJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,839 miles
Since last MOT+8,266 miles
PASS
Mileage160,573 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,570 miles
Since last MOT+10,326 miles
PASS
Mileage150,244 miles
Since last MOT+10,436 miles
PASS
Mileage139,808 miles
Since last MOT+11,285 miles
PASS
Mileage128,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage124,023 miles
Since last MOT+9,312 miles
PASS
Mileage114,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,711 miles
Since last MOT+8,757 miles
PASS
Mileage105,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,954 miles
Since last MOT+9,419 miles
PASS
Mileage96,535 miles
Since last MOT+1,460 miles
PASS
Mileage95,075 miles
Since last MOT+5,010 miles
PASS
Mileage90,065 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,064 miles
Since last MOT+8,268 miles
PASS
Mileage81,796 miles
Since last MOT+10,451 miles
PASS
Mileage71,345 miles
Since last MOT+11,443 miles
PASS
Mileage59,902 miles
Since last MOT+11,434 miles
PASS
Mileage48,468 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 XYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 XYJ

What car is EF08 XYJ?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 XYJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 XYJ was 168,839 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 XYJ passed its MOT?

EF08 XYJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2025.

Is EF08 XYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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