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EO08 FMZ

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourPurple
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 160,443 miles on the clock, averaging 12,396 miles per year, above 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 EO08 FMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,396

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,443 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,628
Average per year12,396
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO08 FMZ 26k60k93k127k160k '11'22'17

Check EO08 FMZ

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,443 miles
Since last MOT+16,628 miles
PASS
Mileage143,815 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,812 miles
Since last MOT+8,474 miles
PASS
Mileage135,338 miles
Since last MOT+17,101 miles
PASS
Mileage118,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,237 miles
Since last MOT+18,901 miles
PASS
Mileage99,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,336 miles
Since last MOT+18,098 miles
PASS
Mileage81,238 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,920 miles
Since last MOT+16,334 miles
PASS
Mileage64,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,647 miles
PASS
Mileage57,939 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
PASS
Mileage52,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,044 miles
PASS
Mileage45,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,697 miles
PASS
Mileage35,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,567 miles
PASS
Mileage25,942 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
PASS
Mileage25,912 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

RegistrationEO08 FMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EO08 FMZ

What car is EO08 FMZ?

EO08 FMZ is an purple Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EO08 FMZ?

The last recorded mileage for EO08 FMZ was 160,443 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO08 FMZ passed its MOT?

EO08 FMZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2022.

Is EO08 FMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO08 FMZ 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 EO08 FMZ?

EO08 FMZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.