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GP08 ECF

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 155,300 miles on the clock, averaging 8,208 miles per year, around 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 ECF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
155,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,208

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,300 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,208
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP08 ECF 36k66k96k126k155k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,300 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage151,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,041 miles
PASS
Mileage148,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage146,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,543 miles
PASS
Mileage143,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage140,843 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage134,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,440 miles
Since last MOT+10,939 miles
PASS
Mileage123,501 miles
Since last MOT+14,130 miles
PASS
Mileage109,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,371 miles
Since last MOT+17,236 miles
PASS
Mileage92,135 miles
Since last MOT+14,893 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,242 miles
Since last MOT+10,433 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,809 miles
Since last MOT+12,000 miles
PASS
Mileage54,809 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,791 miles
Since last MOT+11,061 miles
PASS
Mileage43,730 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage36,143 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 ECF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 ECF

What car is GP08 ECF?

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

What is the mileage of GP08 ECF?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 ECF was 155,300 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 ECF passed its MOT?

GP08 ECF has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2025.

Is GP08 ECF ULEZ compliant?

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

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