2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FH08 OBD
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 132,678 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH08 OBD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2023
- 132,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH08 OBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (FH08 OBD) between June 2011 and June 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2023 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: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Body component insecure exhaust shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
FH08 OBD Mileage History
- 23/06/201192,521 mi
- 19/06/2012118,283 mi+25,762 mi
- 11/07/2013128,452 mi+10,169 mi
- 08/07/2014139,097 mi+10,645 mi
- 08/07/2014139,097 mi
- 25/06/2015151,635 mi+12,538 mi
- 25/06/2015151,635 mi
- 30/06/2016166,312 mi+14,677 mi
- 15/06/2017183,284 mi+16,972 mi
- 01/07/2018199,723 mi+16,439 mi
- 01/07/2018199,723 mi
- 24/06/2019209,489 mi+9,766 mi
- 10/06/2020114,285 mi-95,204 mi
- 11/06/2020114,290 mi+5 mi
- 26/05/2021116,136 mi+1,846 mi
- 13/06/2022129,598 mi+13,462 mi
- 13/06/2022126,600 mi-2,998 mi
- 09/06/2023132,678 mi+6,078 mi
Average of roughly 3,357 miles per year across 18 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: Below 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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