2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · EA08 GVC
2008 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 178,054 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA08 GVC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 178,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA08 GVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (EA08 GVC) between May 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 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: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EA08 GVC Mileage History
- 03/05/201118,632 mi
- 24/04/201222,958 mi+4,326 mi
- 23/04/201327,655 mi+4,697 mi
- 25/09/201330,809 mi+3,154 mi
- 07/11/201438,770 mi+7,961 mi
- 21/10/201550,111 mi+11,341 mi
- 24/10/201664,940 mi+14,829 mi
- 20/10/201776,746 mi+11,806 mi
- 09/10/201885,818 mi+9,072 mi
- 10/10/201990,469 mi+4,651 mi
- 14/10/202094,388 mi+3,919 mi
- 06/10/2021105,446 mi+11,058 mi
- 06/10/2021105,446 mi
- 06/09/2022112,705 mi+7,259 mi
- 06/09/2022112,705 mi
- 09/09/2023117,138 mi+4,433 mi
- 09/09/2023117,138 mi
- 05/09/2024135,524 mi+18,386 mi
- 11/08/2025157,207 mi+21,683 mi
- 11/08/2025157,207 mi
- 11/08/2026178,054 mi+20,847 mi
- 11/08/2026178,054 mi
Average of roughly 10,437 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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