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GY08 XBH

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 173,240 miles on the clock, averaging 9,249 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 GY08 XBH

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,240
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,249

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 reading173,240 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,792
Average per year9,249
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY08 XBH 59k87k116k145k173k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage173,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage169,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage164,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,890 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage160,803 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage155,069 miles
Since last MOT+5,721 miles
PASS
Mileage149,348 miles
Since last MOT+7,672 miles
PASS
Mileage141,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,059 miles
PASS
Mileage134,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
PASS
Mileage126,220 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage124,024 miles
Since last MOT+14,453 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,571 miles
Since last MOT+26,519 miles
PASS
Mileage83,052 miles
Since last MOT+7,237 miles
PASS
Mileage75,815 miles
Since last MOT+17,263 miles
PASS
Mileage58,552 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

RegistrationGY08 XBH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GY08 XBH

What car is GY08 XBH?

GY08 XBH is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GY08 XBH?

The last recorded mileage for GY08 XBH was 173,240 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY08 XBH passed its MOT?

GY08 XBH has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 25 Aug 2023.

Is GY08 XBH ULEZ compliant?

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

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