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ET08 HCJ

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourBlack
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 1560cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 177,347 miles on the clock, averaging 11,215 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for ET08 HCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,347
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,215

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,347 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,558
Average per year11,215
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET08 HCJ 17k57k97k137k177k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage177,347 miles
Since last MOT+14,558 miles
PASS
Mileage162,789 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage156,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,007 miles
PASS
Mileage149,919 miles
Since last MOT+6,841 miles
PASS
Mileage143,078 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage137,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,206 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
PASS
Mileage128,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,570 miles
Since last MOT+9,566 miles
PASS
Mileage119,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,004 miles
Since last MOT+19,580 miles
PASS
Mileage99,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,424 miles
Since last MOT+15,184 miles
PASS
Mileage84,240 miles
Since last MOT+15,261 miles
PASS
Mileage68,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,979 miles
Since last MOT+17,240 miles
PASS
Mileage51,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,739 miles
Since last MOT+16,211 miles
PASS
Mileage35,528 miles
Since last MOT+12,622 miles
PASS
Mileage22,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage16,694 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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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

RegistrationET08 HCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ET08 HCJ

What car is ET08 HCJ?

ET08 HCJ is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of ET08 HCJ?

The last recorded mileage for ET08 HCJ was 177,347 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET08 HCJ passed its MOT?

ET08 HCJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 4 Dec 2025.

Is ET08 HCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET08 HCJ 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 ET08 HCJ?

ET08 HCJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.