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GY08 UOE

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourPurple
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 1999cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 164,826 miles on the clock, averaging 8,795 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for GY08 UOE

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,795

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,826 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26
Average per year8,795
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY08 UOE 50k79k107k136k165k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,826 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,800 miles
Since last MOT+7,002 miles
PASS
Mileage157,798 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage152,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage146,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,377 miles
PASS
Mileage143,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage136,303 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,302 miles
Since last MOT+18,563 miles
PASS
Mileage117,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,739 miles
Since last MOT+28,628 miles
PASS
Mileage89,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,111 miles
Since last MOT+30,537 miles
PASS
Mileage58,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,574 miles
Since last MOT+1,189 miles
PASS
Mileage57,385 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage52,470 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
PASS
Mileage52,411 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage49,877 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GY08 UOE

What car is GY08 UOE?

GY08 UOE is a purple Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GY08 UOE?

The last recorded mileage for GY08 UOE was 164,826 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY08 UOE passed its MOT?

GY08 UOE has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2024.

Is GY08 UOE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY08 UOE 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 GY08 UOE?

GY08 UOE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.