2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FG08 VMD
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 140,722 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG08 VMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2025
- 140,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG08 VMD 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 (FG08 VMD) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FG08 VMD Mileage History
- 24/08/2023130,925 mi
- 24/08/2023130,925 mi
- 21/08/2024137,319 mi+6,394 mi
- 28/08/2024137,381 mi+62 mi
- 01/09/2025140,722 mi+3,341 mi
Average of roughly 4,841 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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