2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GD08 HTZ
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 85,723 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD08 HTZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2025
- 85,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD08 HTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (GD08 HTZ) between June 2011 and January 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
GD08 HTZ Mileage History
- 27/06/201123,577 mi
- 12/07/201225,925 mi+2,348 mi
- 10/07/201330,842 mi+4,917 mi
- 05/07/201437,247 mi+6,405 mi
- 05/07/201437,247 mi
- 04/07/201542,125 mi+4,878 mi
- 09/07/201647,394 mi+5,269 mi
- 07/07/201750,606 mi+3,212 mi
- 07/07/201750,606 mi
- 02/07/201854,575 mi+3,969 mi
- 26/06/201957,570 mi+2,995 mi
- 26/06/201957,570 mi
- 11/07/202063,288 mi+5,718 mi
- 20/01/202165,535 mi+2,247 mi
- 27/01/202165,535 mi
- 01/04/202269,795 mi+4,260 mi
- 29/03/202374,871 mi+5,076 mi
- 18/03/202481,532 mi+6,661 mi
- 27/11/202483,610 mi+2,078 mi
- 28/11/202483,613 mi+3 mi
- 03/12/202483,616 mi+3 mi
- 08/01/202585,723 mi+2,107 mi
Average of roughly 4,591 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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