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ET08 HNE

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 78,677 miles on the clock, averaging 4,101 miles per year, well 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 HNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,677
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,101

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,677 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,564
Average per year4,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET08 HNE 25k38k52k65k79k '11'24'18

Check ET08 HNE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,677 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage76,113 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage72,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,259 miles
Since last MOT+2,325 miles
PASS
Mileage69,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage67,768 miles
Since last MOT+1,841 miles
PASS
Mileage65,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage60,255 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage55,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,895 miles
PASS
Mileage50,422 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage44,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,698 miles
PASS
Mileage38,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage32,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage28,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage24,915 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

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

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About ET08 HNE

What car is ET08 HNE?

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

What is the mileage of ET08 HNE?

The last recorded mileage for ET08 HNE was 78,677 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET08 HNE passed its MOT?

ET08 HNE has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Sep 2024.

Is ET08 HNE ULEZ compliant?

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

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