2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · NC08 UVP
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 129,124 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/11/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1753cc
NC08 UVP Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2021
- 129,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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NC08 UVP Mileage History
- 01/07/201129,316 mi
- 28/06/201236,488 mi+7,172 mi
- 27/06/201342,434 mi+5,946 mi
- 27/06/201342,443 mi+9 mi
- 12/06/201447,722 mi+5,279 mi
- 27/04/201553,157 mi+5,435 mi
- 26/04/201664,696 mi+11,539 mi
- 12/04/201777,131 mi+12,435 mi
- 12/04/201777,131 mi
- 20/04/201893,272 mi+16,141 mi
- 23/04/201893,275 mi+3 mi
- 15/03/2019103,110 mi+9,835 mi
- 26/04/2019105,842 mi+2,732 mi
- 29/05/2019108,423 mi+2,581 mi
- 29/05/2019108,423 mi
- 26/07/2019111,609 mi+3,186 mi
- 04/02/2021128,342 mi+16,733 mi
- 11/03/2021129,124 mi+782 mi
Average of roughly 10,295 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
NC08 UVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (NC08 UVP) between July 2011 and March 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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