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OU08 EAY

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
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 1999cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 178,255 miles on the clock, averaging 20,351 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for OU08 EAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,255
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
20,351

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,255 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year20,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU08 EAY 50k82k114k146k178k '11'17'16

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,255 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,254 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,251 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,228 miles
Since last MOT+11,426 miles
PASS
Mileage166,802 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,747 miles
PASS
Mileage163,027 miles
Since last MOT+24,104 miles
PASS
Mileage138,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,923 miles
Since last MOT+36,436 miles
PASS
Mileage102,487 miles
Since last MOT+33,995 miles
PASS
Mileage68,492 miles
Since last MOT+18,259 miles
PASS
Mileage50,233 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 EAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About OU08 EAY

What car is OU08 EAY?

OU08 EAY is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Oxford in 2008.

What is the mileage of OU08 EAY?

The last recorded mileage for OU08 EAY was 178,255 miles, recorded on 13 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU08 EAY passed its MOT?

OU08 EAY has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2017.

Is OU08 EAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU08 EAY 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 OU08 EAY?

OU08 EAY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.