2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GD08 CVC
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 97,687 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD08 CVC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 97,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GD08 CVC Mileage History
- 16/06/201133,268 mi
- 16/06/201133,268 mi
- 31/08/201133,988 mi+720 mi
- 31/08/201133,988 mi
- 29/08/201238,794 mi+4,806 mi
- 12/09/201344,855 mi+6,061 mi
- 12/09/201449,493 mi+4,638 mi
- 10/09/201553,490 mi+3,997 mi
- 02/09/201656,629 mi+3,139 mi
- 07/09/201761,621 mi+4,992 mi
- 11/09/201864,260 mi+2,639 mi
- 10/09/201965,935 mi+1,675 mi
- 27/08/202069,035 mi+3,100 mi
- 14/09/202175,532 mi+6,497 mi
- 15/09/202282,588 mi+7,056 mi
- 06/09/202387,341 mi+4,753 mi
- 11/09/202489,760 mi+2,419 mi
- 11/09/202489,760 mi
- 27/08/202591,726 mi+1,966 mi
- 28/08/202591,726 mi
- 23/09/202697,687 mi+5,961 mi
Average of roughly 4,218 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
GD08 CVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (GD08 CVC) between June 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
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