2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · BF08 XDR
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 153,059 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF08 XDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 153,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF08 XDR 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 (BF08 XDR) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
BF08 XDR Mileage History
- 20/03/2023119,677 mi
- 17/07/2023119,730 mi+53 mi
- 15/07/2024128,363 mi+8,633 mi
- 15/07/2024128,363 mi
- 10/07/2025153,059 mi+24,696 mi
Average of roughly 14,466 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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