Vehicle summary
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 1798cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 136,739 miles on the clock, averaging 10,001 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for EF08 YCX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 136,739 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,281 |
| Average per year | 10,001 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF08 YCX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About EF08 YCX
What car is EF08 YCX?
EF08 YCX is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.
What is the mileage of EF08 YCX?
The last recorded mileage for EF08 YCX was 136,739 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF08 YCX passed its MOT?
EF08 YCX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 26 Jan 2023.
Is EF08 YCX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 YCX 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 YCX?
EF08 YCX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.