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GU08 JXE

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 190,810 miles on the clock, averaging 14,065 miles per year, above 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 JXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,810
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
14,065

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading190,810 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 JXE 22k64k106k149k191k '11'23'18

Check GU08 JXE

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,810 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage181,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage175,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage170,674 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage164,559 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,550 miles
Since last MOT+69,724 miles
PASS
Mileage94,826 miles
Since last MOT+16,031 miles
PASS
Mileage78,795 miles
Since last MOT+13,639 miles
PASS
Mileage65,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,632 miles
PASS
Mileage59,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,524 miles
Since last MOT+9,594 miles
PASS
Mileage49,930 miles
Since last MOT+8,559 miles
PASS
Mileage41,371 miles
Since last MOT+9,432 miles
PASS
Mileage31,939 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,839 miles
Since last MOT+9,958 miles
PASS
Mileage21,881 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 JXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 JXE

What car is GU08 JXE?

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

What is the mileage of GU08 JXE?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 JXE was 190,810 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 JXE passed its MOT?

GU08 JXE has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2023.

Is GU08 JXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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