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GP08 ETK

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 163,887 miles on the clock, averaging 9,703 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 ETK

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,887
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,703

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 reading163,887 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,703
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP08 ETK 44k74k104k134k164k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage158,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,114 miles
Since last MOT+20,560 miles
PASS
Mileage137,554 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,495 miles
Since last MOT+8,088 miles
PASS
Mileage129,407 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,381 miles
Since last MOT+11,019 miles
PASS
Mileage118,362 miles
Since last MOT+11,697 miles
PASS
Mileage106,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,665 miles
Since last MOT+11,994 miles
PASS
Mileage94,671 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,380 miles
Since last MOT+10,043 miles
PASS
Mileage84,337 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage76,799 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,796 miles
Since last MOT+9,900 miles
PASS
Mileage66,896 miles
Since last MOT+10,377 miles
PASS
Mileage56,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage52,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,465 miles
PASS
Mileage43,850 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 ETK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 ETK

What car is GP08 ETK?

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

What is the mileage of GP08 ETK?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 ETK was 163,887 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 ETK passed its MOT?

GP08 ETK has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2023.

Is GP08 ETK ULEZ compliant?

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

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