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GP08 EWC

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
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 1999cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 153,313 miles on the clock, averaging 8,240 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for GP08 EWC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
153,313
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,240

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 reading153,313 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,240
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP08 EWC 27k59k90k122k153k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,313 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage148,969 miles
Since last MOT+5,222 miles
PASS
Mileage143,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,626 miles
PASS
Mileage141,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,356 miles
PASS
Mileage135,765 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage129,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,884 miles
PASS
Mileage122,763 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage113,975 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,973 miles
Since last MOT+7,430 miles
PASS
Mileage106,543 miles
Since last MOT+7,988 miles
PASS
Mileage98,555 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
PASS
Mileage98,259 miles
Since last MOT+12,106 miles
PASS
Mileage86,153 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,142 miles
Since last MOT+10,887 miles
PASS
Mileage75,255 miles
Since last MOT+13,113 miles
PASS
Mileage62,142 miles
Since last MOT+12,331 miles
PASS
Mileage49,811 miles
Since last MOT+22,333 miles
PASS
Mileage27,478 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 EWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GP08 EWC

What car is GP08 EWC?

GP08 EWC is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GP08 EWC?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 EWC was 153,313 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 EWC passed its MOT?

GP08 EWC has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2026.

Is GP08 EWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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