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GP08 ETA

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 157,416 miles on the clock, averaging 12,955 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 GP08 ETA

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,416
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,955

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 reading157,416 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,955
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP08 ETA 53k79k105k131k157k '11'19'16

Check GP08 ETA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,416 miles
Since last MOT+9,683 miles
PASS
Mileage147,733 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,731 miles
Since last MOT+10,014 miles
PASS
Mileage137,717 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,716 miles
Since last MOT+15,923 miles
PASS
Mileage121,793 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,775 miles
Since last MOT+15,869 miles
PASS
Mileage105,906 miles
Since last MOT+16,872 miles
PASS
Mileage89,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,034 miles
Since last MOT+11,692 miles
PASS
Mileage77,342 miles
Since last MOT+9,833 miles
PASS
Mileage67,509 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,508 miles
Since last MOT+14,690 miles
PASS
Mileage52,818 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

RegistrationGP08 ETA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GP08 ETA

What car is GP08 ETA?

GP08 ETA is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GP08 ETA?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 ETA was 157,416 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 ETA passed its MOT?

GP08 ETA has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2019.

Is GP08 ETA ULEZ compliant?

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

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