2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BL08 RXU
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 117,762 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL08 RXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2026
- 117,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL08 RXU 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 (BL08 RXU) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (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 Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
BL08 RXU Mileage History
- 17/11/2023106,685 mi
- 17/11/2023106,685 mi
- 08/11/2024111,369 mi+4,684 mi
- 02/05/2025113,247 mi+1,878 mi
- 30/04/2026117,762 mi+4,515 mi
Average of roughly 4,521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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