2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BT08 EXF
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 144,781 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT08 EXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 144,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BT08 EXF Mileage History
- 18/09/2023126,084 mi
- 09/10/2024135,465 mi+9,381 mi
- 09/10/2024135,483 mi+18 mi
- 29/01/2026144,769 mi+9,286 mi
- 29/01/2026144,781 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 7,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT08 EXF 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 (BT08 EXF) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 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 (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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