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GU08 FYO

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 122,677 miles on the clock, averaging 8,620 miles per year, around 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 GU08 FYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,677
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,620

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 reading122,677 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,566
Average per year8,620
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU08 FYO 31k54k77k100k123k '11'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage122,677 miles
Since last MOT+9,566 miles
PASS
Mileage113,111 miles
Since last MOT+12,297 miles
PASS
Mileage100,814 miles
Since last MOT+45,901 miles
PASS
Mileage54,913 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,845 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage47,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,659 miles
Since last MOT+8,408 miles
PASS
Mileage39,251 miles
Since last MOT+8,347 miles
PASS
Mileage30,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,904 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

RegistrationGU08 FYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GU08 FYO

What car is GU08 FYO?

GU08 FYO is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GU08 FYO?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 FYO was 122,677 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 FYO passed its MOT?

GU08 FYO has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 19 Feb 2022.

Is GU08 FYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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