2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · CA08 ORU
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 103,249 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 ORU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 103,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 ORU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (CA08 ORU) between June 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”.
CA08 ORU Mileage History
- 17/06/201124,342 mi
- 17/06/201124,342 mi
- 22/06/201228,152 mi+3,810 mi
- 25/06/201331,501 mi+3,349 mi
- 10/06/201434,834 mi+3,333 mi
- 08/06/201538,215 mi+3,381 mi
- 16/06/201641,531 mi+3,316 mi
- 27/06/201744,501 mi+2,970 mi
- 27/06/201744,503 mi+2 mi
- 25/06/201850,378 mi+5,875 mi
- 25/06/201850,382 mi+4 mi
- 28/06/201955,498 mi+5,116 mi
- 28/06/201955,498 mi
- 21/11/202060,673 mi+5,175 mi
- 27/11/202168,351 mi+7,678 mi
- 01/12/202168,504 mi+153 mi
- 22/11/202280,546 mi+12,042 mi
- 20/09/202383,430 mi+2,884 mi
- 18/09/202491,598 mi+8,168 mi
- 02/10/202491,606 mi+8 mi
- 28/04/2026103,249 mi+11,643 mi
- 02/05/2026103,249 mi
Average of roughly 5,305 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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