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SH08 GRZ

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 143,420 miles on the clock, averaging 14,851 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 SH08 GRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
14,851

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 reading143,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28,843
Average per year14,851
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH08 GRZ 25k55k84k114k143k '11'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,420 miles
Since last MOT+28,843 miles
PASS
Mileage114,577 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,567 miles
Since last MOT+19,469 miles
PASS
Mileage95,098 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,093 miles
Since last MOT+26,048 miles
PASS
Mileage69,045 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage65,609 miles
Since last MOT+10,106 miles
PASS
Mileage55,503 miles
Since last MOT+11,859 miles
PASS
Mileage43,644 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,640 miles
Since last MOT+10,523 miles
PASS
Mileage33,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,783 miles
PASS
Mileage25,334 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

RegistrationSH08 GRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SH08 GRZ

What car is SH08 GRZ?

SH08 GRZ is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SH08 GRZ?

The last recorded mileage for SH08 GRZ was 143,420 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH08 GRZ passed its MOT?

SH08 GRZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2019.

Is SH08 GRZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH08 GRZ 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 SH08 GRZ?

SH08 GRZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.