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GU08 BGO

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourGrey
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 1798cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 107,549 miles on the clock, averaging 6,291 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for GU08 BGO

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,549
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,291

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 reading107,549 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,294
Average per year6,291
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU08 BGO 24k45k66k87k108k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage101,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,255 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage96,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,492 miles
Since last MOT+6,110 miles
PASS
Mileage90,382 miles
Since last MOT+3,368 miles
PASS
Mileage87,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,267 miles
PASS
Mileage79,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,595 miles
PASS
Mileage74,152 miles
Since last MOT+6,603 miles
PASS
Mileage67,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,481 miles
PASS
Mileage61,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,787 miles
PASS
Mileage54,281 miles
Since last MOT+7,119 miles
PASS
Mileage47,162 miles
Since last MOT+7,892 miles
PASS
Mileage39,270 miles
Since last MOT+7,333 miles
PASS
Mileage31,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,152 miles
PASS
Mileage23,785 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,778 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 BGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GU08 BGO

What car is GU08 BGO?

GU08 BGO is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GU08 BGO?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 BGO was 107,549 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 BGO passed its MOT?

GU08 BGO has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2024.

Is GU08 BGO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU08 BGO 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 GU08 BGO?

GU08 BGO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.