2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GD08 VXB
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/08/2008. Recorded mileage 164,611 miles. MOT valid until 16/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
GD08 VXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 164,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GD08 VXB Mileage History
- 18/01/2022146,907 mi
- 19/01/2022146,907 mi
- 17/01/2023156,659 mi+9,752 mi
- 17/01/2023156,660 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/2026164,611 mi+7,951 mi
Average of roughly 4,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GD08 VXB 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 (GD08 VXB) between January 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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