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2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AK08 MBT

AK08 MBT

2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/07/2008. Recorded mileage 92,661 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2008 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/01/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
92,661 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/01/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1596cc

AK08 MBT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 14/01/2026
  • 92,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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AK08 MBT Mileage History

  1. 10/01/202388,714 mi
  2. 09/01/202490,367 mi+1,653 mi
  3. 08/01/202591,481 mi+1,114 mi
  4. 08/01/202591,481 mi
  5. 14/01/202692,661 mi+1,180 mi

Average of roughly 1,311 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AK08 MBT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 04:59
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 (AK08 MBT) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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