2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · FG08 HGJ
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 109,215 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG08 HGJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/10/2022
- 109,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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FG08 HGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (FG08 HGJ) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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