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EO08 RXU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 148,880 miles on the clock, averaging 8,062 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for EO08 RXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,062

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,229
Average per year8,062
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO08 RXU 76k94k113k131k149k '11'20'16

Check EO08 RXU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage143,651 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,566 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage138,451 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,161 miles
PASS
Mileage134,253 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage129,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,469 miles
Since last MOT+10,616 miles
PASS
Mileage118,853 miles
Since last MOT+13,135 miles
PASS
Mileage105,718 miles
Since last MOT+9,638 miles
PASS
Mileage96,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,080 miles
Since last MOT+8,402 miles
PASS
Mileage87,678 miles
Since last MOT+11,333 miles
PASS
Mileage76,345 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.

Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 RXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EO08 RXU

What car is EO08 RXU?

EO08 RXU is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EO08 RXU?

The last recorded mileage for EO08 RXU was 148,880 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO08 RXU passed its MOT?

EO08 RXU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2020.

Is EO08 RXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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