2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · AP08 SAN
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 74,531 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP08 SAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 74,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP08 SAN MOT History
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 (AP08 SAN) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
AP08 SAN Mileage History
- 19/07/202367,776 mi
- 26/07/202470,208 mi+2,432 mi
- 24/07/202572,105 mi+1,897 mi
- 29/07/202572,144 mi+39 mi
- 21/07/202674,531 mi+2,387 mi
Average of roughly 2,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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