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2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · MF08 CRV

MF08 CRV

2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 162,574 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/02/2016
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
162,574 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/02/2016
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1753cc

MF08 CRV Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2015
  • 162,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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MF08 CRV Mileage History

  1. 23/03/2011115,748 mi
  2. 23/03/2011115,748 mi
  3. 26/03/2012143,826 mi+28,078 mi
  4. 07/08/2012144,861 mi+1,035 mi
  5. 05/02/201370,342 mi-74,519 mi
  6. 06/08/201390,434 mi+20,092 mi
  7. 06/08/201390,434 mi
  8. 05/02/2014114,265 mi+23,831 mi
  9. 04/08/2014141,909 mi+27,644 mi
  10. 05/02/2015162,574 mi+20,665 mi

Average of roughly 12,087 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

MF08 CRV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 05:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (MF08 CRV) between March 2011 and February 2015.

The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.

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