2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FP08 KKZ
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 141,489 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP08 KKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 141,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP08 KKZ 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 (FP08 KKZ) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FP08 KKZ Mileage History
- 22/08/2023130,080 mi
- 27/08/2024135,974 mi+5,894 mi
- 27/08/2024135,974 mi
- 28/08/2025141,489 mi+5,515 mi
- 28/08/2025141,489 mi
Average of roughly 5,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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