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GP08 ECE

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
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 1798cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 86,611 miles on the clock, averaging 10,301 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for GP08 ECE

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,611
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,301

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 reading86,611 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,301
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP08 ECE 33k46k60k73k87k '11'16'14

Check GP08 ECE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage78,967 miles
Since last MOT+844 miles
PASS
Mileage78,123 miles
Since last MOT+12,458 miles
PASS
Mileage65,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,665 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage48,763 miles
Since last MOT+15,663 miles
PASS
Mileage33,100 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 ECE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GP08 ECE

What car is GP08 ECE?

GP08 ECE is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GP08 ECE?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 ECE was 86,611 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 ECE passed its MOT?

GP08 ECE has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2016.

Is GP08 ECE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP08 ECE 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 GP08 ECE?

GP08 ECE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.