2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CV08 VRR
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 107,311 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV08 VRR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2024
- 107,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV08 VRR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (CV08 VRR) between February 2011 and April 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
CV08 VRR Mileage History
- 22/02/20119,724 mi
- 29/03/201218,400 mi+8,676 mi
- 16/03/201325,630 mi+7,230 mi
- 31/03/201430,108 mi+4,478 mi
- 31/03/201547,197 mi+17,089 mi
- 31/03/201661,987 mi+14,790 mi
- 02/03/201770,889 mi+8,902 mi
- 11/03/201771,162 mi+273 mi
- 17/03/201879,956 mi+8,794 mi
- 17/03/201879,956 mi
- 11/03/201988,406 mi+8,450 mi
- 11/03/201988,406 mi
- 01/10/202099,922 mi+11,516 mi
- 01/10/202099,922 mi
- 06/01/2022103,908 mi+3,986 mi
- 10/03/2023105,340 mi+1,432 mi
- 02/04/2024107,311 mi+1,971 mi
- 02/04/2024107,311 mi
Average of roughly 7,444 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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