2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · DG08 CFE
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 97,864 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG08 CFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 97,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG08 CFE 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 (DG08 CFE) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”.
DG08 CFE Mileage History
- 30/05/202482,211 mi
- 19/05/202593,261 mi+11,050 mi
- 03/06/202593,261 mi
- 12/05/202697,863 mi+4,602 mi
- 13/05/202697,864 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,022 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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