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GY08 WHE

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 76,787 miles on the clock, averaging 5,579 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 GY08 WHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,579

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading76,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,911
Average per year5,579
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY08 WHE 18k33k47k62k77k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,787 miles
Since last MOT+1,911 miles
PASS
Mileage74,876 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,840 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage70,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,340 miles
PASS
Mileage66,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage62,484 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage54,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,159 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage46,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,230 miles
PASS
Mileage40,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage33,471 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage26,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,475 miles
PASS
Mileage18,161 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

RegistrationGY08 WHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GY08 WHE

What car is GY08 WHE?

GY08 WHE is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GY08 WHE?

The last recorded mileage for GY08 WHE was 76,787 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY08 WHE passed its MOT?

GY08 WHE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2021.

Is GY08 WHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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