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BT08 GWU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 1753cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 199,898 miles on the clock, averaging 11,052 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BT08 GWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,052

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,102
Average per year11,052
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT08 GWU 69k102k134k167k200k '11'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage193,796 miles
Since last MOT+5,206 miles
PASS
Mileage188,590 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
PASS
Mileage181,213 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage176,102 miles
Since last MOT+18,550 miles
PASS
Mileage157,552 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,546 miles
Since last MOT+20,847 miles
PASS
Mileage136,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,699 miles
Since last MOT+23,166 miles
PASS
Mileage113,533 miles
Since last MOT+10,423 miles
PASS
Mileage103,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,110 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage94,926 miles
Since last MOT+9,881 miles
PASS
Mileage85,045 miles
Since last MOT+16,043 miles
PASS
Mileage69,002 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,001 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 GWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BT08 GWU

What car is BT08 GWU?

BT08 GWU is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BT08 GWU?

The last recorded mileage for BT08 GWU was 199,898 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT08 GWU passed its MOT?

BT08 GWU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2023.

Is BT08 GWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT08 GWU 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 BT08 GWU?

BT08 GWU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.