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ET08 HMX

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
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 1997cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 107,603 miles on the clock, averaging 5,264 miles per year, below 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 ET08 HMX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,603
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,264

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,603 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,769
Average per year5,264
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET08 HMX 29k49k68k88k108k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage103,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,893 miles
PASS
Mileage99,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage96,207 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage92,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage89,553 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,552 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage85,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage81,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage76,088 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage72,161 miles
Since last MOT+5,737 miles
PASS
Mileage66,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage61,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,608 miles
PASS
Mileage53,720 miles
Since last MOT+10,127 miles
PASS
Mileage43,593 miles
Since last MOT+7,658 miles
PASS
Mileage35,935 miles
Since last MOT+7,093 miles
PASS
Mileage28,842 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 HMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ET08 HMX

What car is ET08 HMX?

ET08 HMX is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of ET08 HMX?

The last recorded mileage for ET08 HMX was 107,603 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET08 HMX passed its MOT?

ET08 HMX has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2026.

Is ET08 HMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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