2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BG08 FNK
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 98,688 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG08 FNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 98,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG08 FNK 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 (BG08 FNK) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BG08 FNK Mileage History
- 09/06/202275,281 mi
- 19/05/202384,974 mi+9,693 mi
- 19/05/202384,974 mi
- 30/05/202491,777 mi+6,803 mi
- 14/05/202598,688 mi+6,911 mi
Average of roughly 7,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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