2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · CA08 SRX
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 147,202 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 SRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 147,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 SRX 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 SRX) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CA08 SRX Mileage History
- 23/01/2024117,639 mi
- 02/02/2024118,241 mi+602 mi
- 25/01/2025132,347 mi+14,106 mi
- 27/01/2025132,368 mi+21 mi
- 30/01/2026147,202 mi+14,834 mi
Average of roughly 14,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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