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EF08 XZY

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
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 1999cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 84,642 miles on the clock, averaging 4,695 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 XZY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,642
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,695

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,642 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year4,695
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 XZY 17k34k51k68k85k '11'25'20

Check EF08 XZY

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,642 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,635 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage78,813 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,663 miles
Since last MOT+10,278 miles
PASS
Mileage68,385 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,384 miles
Since last MOT+14,120 miles
PASS
Mileage54,264 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,255 miles
Since last MOT+4,650 miles
PASS
Mileage49,605 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,603 miles
Since last MOT+1,791 miles
PASS
Mileage47,812 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,809 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
PASS
Mileage44,265 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage41,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage37,522 miles
Since last MOT+3,360 miles
PASS
Mileage34,162 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage31,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage29,751 miles
Since last MOT+3,618 miles
PASS
Mileage26,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage22,441 miles
Since last MOT+5,719 miles
PASS
Mileage16,722 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 XZY

What car is EF08 XZY?

EF08 XZY is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 XZY?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 XZY was 84,642 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 XZY passed its MOT?

EF08 XZY has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2025.

Is EF08 XZY ULEZ compliant?

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

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