2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EK08 OSR
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 137,022 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK08 OSR Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 137,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK08 OSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (EK08 OSR) between February 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (31 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
EK08 OSR Mileage History
- 25/02/201118,917 mi
- 15/02/201223,955 mi+5,038 mi
- 23/02/201332,731 mi+8,776 mi
- 24/02/201440,550 mi+7,819 mi
- 23/02/201548,515 mi+7,965 mi
- 23/02/201548,515 mi
- 22/02/2016101,502 mi+52,987 mi
- 22/02/201656,775 mi-44,727 mi
- 23/02/201764,385 mi+7,610 mi
- 17/02/201872,550 mi+8,165 mi
- 17/02/201872,550 mi
- 16/02/201981,659 mi+9,109 mi
- 15/02/202090,790 mi+9,131 mi
- 12/02/202195,277 mi+4,487 mi
- 19/02/2022103,637 mi+8,360 mi
- 19/02/2022103,637 mi
- 13/02/2023114,492 mi+10,855 mi
- 14/02/2023114,493 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/2024123,308 mi+8,815 mi
- 29/02/2024123,317 mi+9 mi
- 29/02/2024123,317 mi
- 13/01/2025131,458 mi+8,141 mi
- 16/01/2025131,458 mi
- 14/01/2026137,020 mi+5,562 mi
- 14/01/2026137,022 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,934 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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