2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · GF08 ABV
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 84,369 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF08 ABV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 84,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF08 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (GF08 ABV) between February 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 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: Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GF08 ABV Mileage History
- 08/02/201111,646 mi
- 04/02/201215,617 mi+3,971 mi
- 30/01/201319,503 mi+3,886 mi
- 03/06/201424,534 mi+5,031 mi
- 21/05/201527,726 mi+3,192 mi
- 21/05/201527,726 mi
- 27/05/201632,723 mi+4,997 mi
- 26/05/201736,069 mi+3,346 mi
- 26/05/201736,069 mi
- 26/05/201840,306 mi+4,237 mi
- 26/05/201840,306 mi
- 29/04/201944,825 mi+4,519 mi
- 06/04/202052,252 mi+7,427 mi
- 14/04/202156,757 mi+4,505 mi
- 28/03/202263,801 mi+7,044 mi
- 28/03/202263,509 mi-292 mi
- 20/03/202370,211 mi+6,702 mi
- 21/03/202475,857 mi+5,646 mi
- 22/03/202475,858 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/202581,171 mi+5,313 mi
- 25/03/202581,171 mi
- 25/03/202684,365 mi+3,194 mi
- 26/03/202684,369 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,808 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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