2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · CE08 VUW
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 116,484 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE08 VUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 116,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE08 VUW 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 (CE08 VUW) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
CE08 VUW Mileage History
- 16/05/202282,152 mi
- 16/05/202394,779 mi+12,627 mi
- 17/05/202394,780 mi+1 mi
- 03/05/2024105,143 mi+10,363 mi
- 06/05/2025116,484 mi+11,341 mi
Average of roughly 11,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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