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EY08 MLV

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 115,517 miles on the clock, averaging 6,638 miles per year, 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 MLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,517
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
6,638

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,517 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,227
Average per year6,638
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EY08 MLV 19k43k67k91k116k '11'25'20

Check EY08 MLV

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,517 miles
Since last MOT+8,227 miles
PASS
Mileage107,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,290 miles
Since last MOT+8,816 miles
PASS
Mileage98,474 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,473 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage89,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,691 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage80,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,954 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage73,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,794 miles
Since last MOT+7,335 miles
PASS
Mileage66,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,897 miles
PASS
Mileage59,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage52,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,634 miles
PASS
Mileage46,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,645 miles
PASS
Mileage41,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,675 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage37,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,548 miles
PASS
Mileage31,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,371 miles
PASS
Mileage25,282 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage19,174 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 MLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EY08 MLV

What car is EY08 MLV?

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

What is the mileage of EY08 MLV?

The last recorded mileage for EY08 MLV was 115,517 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY08 MLV passed its MOT?

EY08 MLV has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 3 Sep 2025.

Is EY08 MLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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