2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GL08 CPZ
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 May 2008. Recorded mileage 107,709 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 CPZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 107,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 CPZ 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 (GL08 CPZ) between May 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Front Lower Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt badly split and hanging off (2.1.3 (g) (”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”.
GL08 CPZ Mileage History
- 05/05/201116,543 mi
- 03/05/201219,228 mi+2,685 mi
- 01/05/201320,257 mi+1,029 mi
- 01/05/201320,257 mi
- 30/04/201421,153 mi+896 mi
- 29/04/201521,557 mi+404 mi
- 28/04/201622,112 mi+555 mi
- 28/04/201622,112 mi
- 20/06/201622,164 mi+52 mi
- 06/06/201739,698 mi+17,534 mi
- 06/06/201739,698 mi
- 08/06/201857,088 mi+17,390 mi
- 11/06/201976,719 mi+19,631 mi
- 11/06/201976,719 mi
- 21/11/202081,797 mi+5,078 mi
- 23/11/202081,825 mi+28 mi
- 19/11/202183,922 mi+2,097 mi
- 26/11/202183,961 mi+39 mi
- 13/06/202386,123 mi+2,162 mi
- 06/07/202488,752 mi+2,629 mi
- 01/07/202594,270 mi+5,518 mi
- 15/07/2026107,709 mi+13,439 mi
Average of roughly 5,999 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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