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EF08 YBS

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1997cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1997cc
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 1997cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 110,625 miles on the clock, averaging 5,619 miles per year, 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 YBS

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,619

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

Below average
Latest reading110,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,032
Average per year5,619
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 YBS 35k54k73k92k111k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,032 miles
PASS
Mileage103,593 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,592 miles
Since last MOT+10,704 miles
PASS
Mileage92,888 miles
Since last MOT+7,798 miles
PASS
Mileage85,090 miles
Since last MOT+8,009 miles
PASS
Mileage77,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
PASS
Mileage70,964 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,962 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage61,988 miles
Since last MOT+11,046 miles
PASS
Mileage50,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,942 miles
Since last MOT+7,048 miles
PASS
Mileage43,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,894 miles
Since last MOT+1,543 miles
PASS
Mileage42,351 miles
Since last MOT+1,040 miles
PASS
Mileage41,311 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage40,068 miles
Since last MOT+1,637 miles
PASS
Mileage38,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,913 miles
PASS
Mileage34,518 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 YBS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 YBS

What car is EF08 YBS?

EF08 YBS is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 YBS?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 YBS was 110,625 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 YBS passed its MOT?

EF08 YBS has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2024.

Is EF08 YBS ULEZ compliant?

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

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