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GY08 XGF

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
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 1999cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 78,337 miles on the clock, averaging 4,479 miles per year, well below 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 XGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,479

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

Low mileage
Latest reading78,337 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,858
Average per year4,479
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY08 XGF 34k45k56k67k78k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,337 miles
Since last MOT+8,858 miles
PASS
Mileage69,479 miles
Since last MOT+8,412 miles
PASS
Mileage61,067 miles
Since last MOT+1,910 miles
PASS
Mileage59,157 miles
Since last MOT+655 miles
PASS
Mileage58,502 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage56,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,698 miles
Since last MOT+3,179 miles
PASS
Mileage53,519 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,573 miles
Since last MOT+1,851 miles
PASS
Mileage51,722 miles
Since last MOT+7,884 miles
PASS
Mileage43,838 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage40,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage34,567 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,460 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 XGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 XGF

What car is GY08 XGF?

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

What is the mileage of GY08 XGF?

The last recorded mileage for GY08 XGF was 78,337 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY08 XGF passed its MOT?

GY08 XGF has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2021.

Is GY08 XGF ULEZ compliant?

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

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