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EY08 HYW

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 47,253 miles on the clock, averaging 1,670 miles per year, well below 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 EY08 HYW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
47,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
1,670

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,253 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,845
Average per year1,670
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY08 HYW 22k29k35k41k47k '11'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,253 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage41,408 miles
Since last MOT+585 miles
PASS
Mileage40,823 miles
Since last MOT+599 miles
PASS
Mileage40,224 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,219 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
PASS
Mileage40,087 miles
Since last MOT+543 miles
PASS
Mileage39,544 miles
Since last MOT+799 miles
PASS
Mileage38,745 miles
Since last MOT+1,121 miles
PASS
Mileage37,624 miles
Since last MOT+1,121 miles
PASS
Mileage36,503 miles
Since last MOT+1,312 miles
PASS
Mileage35,191 miles
Since last MOT+697 miles
PASS
Mileage34,494 miles
Since last MOT+1,108 miles
PASS
Mileage33,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,658 miles
PASS
Mileage31,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,663 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage22,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,281 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

RegistrationEY08 HYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EY08 HYW

What car is EY08 HYW?

EY08 HYW is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EY08 HYW?

The last recorded mileage for EY08 HYW was 47,253 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY08 HYW passed its MOT?

EY08 HYW has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.

Is EY08 HYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY08 HYW 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 EY08 HYW?

EY08 HYW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.