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GL08 YWM

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 101,948 miles on the clock, averaging 10,572 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 GL08 YWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,948
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,572

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading101,948 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,896
Average per year10,572
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 YWM 29k47k65k84k102k '11'18'16

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,948 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage98,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,052 miles
Since last MOT+9,794 miles
PASS
Mileage88,258 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,253 miles
Since last MOT+12,207 miles
PASS
Mileage76,046 miles
Since last MOT+16,607 miles
PASS
Mileage59,439 miles
Since last MOT+11,321 miles
PASS
Mileage48,118 miles
Since last MOT+11,162 miles
PASS
Mileage36,956 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage28,720 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

RegistrationGL08 YWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GL08 YWM

What car is GL08 YWM?

GL08 YWM is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL08 YWM?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 YWM was 101,948 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 YWM passed its MOT?

GL08 YWM has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2018.

Is GL08 YWM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL08 YWM 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 GL08 YWM?

GL08 YWM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.