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GV08 VCO

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
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 1753cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 189,607 miles on the clock, averaging 11,189 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV08 VCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
11,189

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 reading189,607 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,189
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV08 VCO 115k134k152k171k190k '11'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,607 miles
Since last MOT+13,980 miles
PASS
Mileage175,627 miles
Since last MOT+17,189 miles
PASS
Mileage158,438 miles
Since last MOT+17,620 miles
PASS
Mileage140,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,818 miles
Since last MOT+26,017 miles
PASS
Mileage114,801 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 VCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GV08 VCO

What car is GV08 VCO?

GV08 VCO is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GV08 VCO?

The last recorded mileage for GV08 VCO was 189,607 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV08 VCO passed its MOT?

GV08 VCO has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2018.

Is GV08 VCO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV08 VCO 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 GV08 VCO?

GV08 VCO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.