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YR08 EWS

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
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 1997cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 104,582 miles on the clock, averaging 5,977 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for YR08 EWS

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,582
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,977

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

Below average
Latest reading104,582 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year5,977
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR08 EWS 25k45k65k85k105k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,582 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage96,867 miles
Since last MOT+8,440 miles
PASS
Mileage88,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,423 miles
PASS
Mileage81,004 miles
Since last MOT+6,392 miles
PASS
Mileage74,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage68,761 miles
Since last MOT+664 miles
PASS
Mileage68,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
PASS
Mileage62,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage55,445 miles
Since last MOT+7,059 miles
PASS
Mileage48,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage41,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,029 miles
PASS
Mileage34,565 miles
Since last MOT+9,540 miles
PASS
Mileage25,025 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.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 EWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YR08 EWS

What car is YR08 EWS?

YR08 EWS is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR08 EWS?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 EWS was 104,582 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 EWS passed its MOT?

YR08 EWS has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2024.

Is YR08 EWS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR08 EWS 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 YR08 EWS?

YR08 EWS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.