2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BM52 RBM
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 113,843 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM52 RBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 113,843 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.
BM52 RBM 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 (BM52 RBM) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BM52 RBM Mileage History
- 20/09/2022106,141 mi
- 05/09/2023110,128 mi+3,987 mi
- 08/09/2023110,135 mi+7 mi
- 11/09/2024112,109 mi+1,974 mi
- 09/09/2025113,843 mi+1,734 mi
Average of roughly 2,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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