2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · FL08 TKF
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 171,051 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL08 TKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2025
- 171,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL08 TKF 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 (FL08 TKF) between December 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FL08 TKF Mileage History
- 21/12/2022145,143 mi
- 21/12/2023157,842 mi+12,699 mi
- 21/12/2023157,842 mi
- 11/12/2024170,998 mi+13,156 mi
- 17/06/2025171,051 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 10,410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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