Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 88,157 miles on the clock, averaging 5,550 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 GU08 EXV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 88,157 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,198 |
| Average per year | 5,550 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GU08 EXV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1999cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About GU08 EXV
What car is GU08 EXV?
GU08 EXV is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.
What is the mileage of GU08 EXV?
The last recorded mileage for GU08 EXV was 88,157 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU08 EXV passed its MOT?
GU08 EXV has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2026.
Is GU08 EXV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU08 EXV 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 EXV?
GU08 EXV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.