2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FT08 DPE
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 101,286 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT08 DPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 101,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT08 DPE 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 (FT08 DPE) between December 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Side mirror damaged. (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FT08 DPE Mileage History
- 11/12/202176,491 mi
- 18/12/202176,555 mi+64 mi
- 13/09/202388,767 mi+12,212 mi
- 31/08/202495,136 mi+6,369 mi
- 26/08/2025101,286 mi+6,150 mi
Average of roughly 6,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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