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GP08 SXJ

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourBronze
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 87,055 miles on the clock, averaging 5,027 miles per year, below 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 SXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,027

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,055 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,024
Average per year5,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP08 SXJ 27k42k57k72k87k '11'23'18

Check GP08 SXJ

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage83,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
PASS
Mileage80,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,349 miles
Since last MOT+1,310 miles
PASS
Mileage79,039 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
PASS
Mileage75,675 miles
Since last MOT+4,577 miles
PASS
Mileage71,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,648 miles
PASS
Mileage65,450 miles
Since last MOT+9,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,450 miles
PASS
Mileage58,686 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage45,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,791 miles
PASS
Mileage40,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,354 miles
PASS
Mileage32,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,881 miles
PASS
Mileage26,883 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 SXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBronze
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 SXJ

What car is GP08 SXJ?

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

What is the mileage of GP08 SXJ?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 SXJ was 87,055 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 SXJ passed its MOT?

GP08 SXJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 17 Jul 2023.

Is GP08 SXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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