2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · CA08 ACO
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 126,827 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/01/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
CA08 ACO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2024
- 126,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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CA08 ACO Mileage History
- 17/01/2022109,228 mi
- 17/01/2023112,926 mi+3,698 mi
- 18/01/2023112,927 mi+1 mi
- 18/01/2024126,827 mi+13,900 mi
- 19/01/2024126,827 mi
Average of roughly 8,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA08 ACO 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 (CA08 ACO) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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