2008 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · CH55 COP
2008 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 100,500 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Oct 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CH55 COP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/03/2023
- 100,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CH55 COP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (CH55 COP) between December 2021 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions unable to be completed cat been removed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))”; “Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))”.
CH55 COP Mileage History
- 08/12/202198,865 mi
- 02/03/2023100,500 mi+1,635 mi
Average of roughly 1,331 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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