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GU08 GWD

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 93,194 miles on the clock, averaging 5,916 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 GWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,194
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,916

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,194 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,432
Average per year5,916
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 GWD 29k45k61k77k93k '11'22'17

Check GU08 GWD

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
PASS
Mileage88,762 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage86,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,416 miles
Since last MOT+3,959 miles
PASS
Mileage82,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,586 miles
PASS
Mileage77,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,871 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage72,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,414 miles
PASS
Mileage66,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,671 miles
PASS
Mileage60,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage53,974 miles
Since last MOT+8,805 miles
PASS
Mileage45,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage36,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,197 miles
PASS
Mileage28,551 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 GWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 GWD

What car is GU08 GWD?

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

What is the mileage of GU08 GWD?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 GWD was 93,194 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 GWD passed its MOT?

GU08 GWD has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2022.

Is GU08 GWD ULEZ compliant?

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

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