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LA08 EFB

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourSilver
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 1560cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 121,019 miles on the clock, averaging 6,611 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for LA08 EFB

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,611

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 reading121,019 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,814
Average per year6,611
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA08 EFB 29k52k75k98k121k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,213 miles
PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+11,160 miles
PASS
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FAIL
Mileage81,264 miles
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PASS
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Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
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Since last MOT+2,079 miles
PASS
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Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
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Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,494 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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FAIL
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PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+9,095 miles
PASS
Mileage29,271 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 EFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LA08 EFB

What car is LA08 EFB?

LA08 EFB is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LA08 EFB?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 EFB was 121,019 miles, recorded on 27 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 EFB passed its MOT?

LA08 EFB has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2025.

Is LA08 EFB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA08 EFB 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 LA08 EFB?

LA08 EFB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.