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 1798cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 87,159 miles on the clock, averaging 7,227 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 GHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,159 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16 |
| Average per year | 7,227 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU08 GHJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| 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 GHJ
What car is GU08 GHJ?
GU08 GHJ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.
What is the mileage of GU08 GHJ?
The last recorded mileage for GU08 GHJ was 87,159 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU08 GHJ passed its MOT?
GU08 GHJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2021.
Is GU08 GHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU08 GHJ 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 GHJ?
GU08 GHJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.