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2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AC54 GNS

AC54 GNS

2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 115,107 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2008 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
115,107 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1596cc
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AC54 GNS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
  • 115,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

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

AC54 GNS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 06:06
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (AC54 GNS) between April 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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.

PASS
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ADVISORY

AC54 GNS Mileage History

  1. 12/04/202393,376 mi
  2. 12/04/202393,376 mi
  3. 23/04/202497,788 mi+4,412 mi
  4. 02/05/2025102,127 mi+4,339 mi
  5. 29/04/2026115,107 mi+12,980 mi

Average of roughly 7,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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2008 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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