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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 141,854 miles on the clock, averaging 9,938 miles per year, above 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 GV08 EPY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 141,854 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 21,342 |
| Average per year | 9,938 |
| 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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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV08 EPY |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About GV08 EPY
What car is GV08 EPY?
GV08 EPY is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.
What is the mileage of GV08 EPY?
The last recorded mileage for GV08 EPY was 141,854 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV08 EPY passed its MOT?
GV08 EPY has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2022.
Is GV08 EPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV08 EPY 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 GV08 EPY?
GV08 EPY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.