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BP08 GNU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
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 1997cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 173,457 miles on the clock, averaging 13,788 miles per year, above 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 BP08 GNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,788

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,457 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,492
Average per year13,788
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BP08 GNU 46k78k110k141k173k '11'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,457 miles
Since last MOT+16,492 miles
PASS
Mileage156,965 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,963 miles
Since last MOT+12,220 miles
PASS
Mileage144,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,743 miles
Since last MOT+10,313 miles
PASS
Mileage134,430 miles
Since last MOT+14,481 miles
PASS
Mileage119,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,949 miles
Since last MOT+15,864 miles
PASS
Mileage104,085 miles
Since last MOT+308 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,777 miles
Since last MOT+17,870 miles
PASS
Mileage85,907 miles
Since last MOT+14,464 miles
PASS
Mileage71,443 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage65,326 miles
Since last MOT+19,704 miles
PASS
Mileage45,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,622 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

RegistrationBP08 GNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BP08 GNU

What car is BP08 GNU?

BP08 GNU is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BP08 GNU?

The last recorded mileage for BP08 GNU was 173,457 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP08 GNU passed its MOT?

BP08 GNU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2020.

Is BP08 GNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP08 GNU 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 BP08 GNU?

BP08 GNU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.