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GP08 EWG

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 111,004 miles on the clock, averaging 11,520 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 EWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,520

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 reading111,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,578
Average per year11,520
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP08 EWG 17k40k64k87k111k '11'19'15

Check GP08 EWG

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,004 miles
Since last MOT+8,578 miles
PASS
Mileage102,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage97,257 miles
Since last MOT+12,869 miles
PASS
Mileage84,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,388 miles
Since last MOT+16,056 miles
PASS
Mileage68,332 miles
Since last MOT+16,075 miles
PASS
Mileage52,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,257 miles
Since last MOT+17,905 miles
PASS
Mileage34,352 miles
Since last MOT+11,045 miles
PASS
Mileage23,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage16,769 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 EWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 EWG

What car is GP08 EWG?

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

What is the mileage of GP08 EWG?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 EWG was 111,004 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 EWG passed its MOT?

GP08 EWG has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2019.

Is GP08 EWG ULEZ compliant?

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

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