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EX08 WHG

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1798cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 147,547 miles on the clock, averaging 8,202 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EX08 WHG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
147,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,202

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,187
Average per year8,202
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX08 WHG 27k57k87k117k148k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,187 miles
PASS
Mileage143,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage139,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,331 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage136,777 miles
Since last MOT+15,170 miles
PASS
Mileage121,607 miles
Since last MOT+12,890 miles
PASS
Mileage108,717 miles
Since last MOT+13,327 miles
PASS
Mileage95,390 miles
Since last MOT+7,008 miles
PASS
Mileage88,382 miles
Since last MOT+10,543 miles
PASS
Mileage77,839 miles
Since last MOT+1,460 miles
PASS
Mileage76,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,379 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage68,614 miles
Since last MOT+13,069 miles
PASS
Mileage55,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,338 miles
PASS
Mileage47,207 miles
Since last MOT+9,796 miles
PASS
Mileage37,411 miles
Since last MOT+10,789 miles
PASS
Mileage26,622 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 WHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EX08 WHG

What car is EX08 WHG?

EX08 WHG is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EX08 WHG?

The last recorded mileage for EX08 WHG was 147,547 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX08 WHG passed its MOT?

EX08 WHG has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2025.

Is EX08 WHG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX08 WHG is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EX08 WHG?

EX08 WHG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.