2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GL08 NLG
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/05/2008. Recorded mileage 221,305 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
GL08 NLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/04/2026
- 221,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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GL08 NLG Mileage History
- 15/03/2022153,451 mi
- 13/03/2023168,445 mi+14,994 mi
- 09/03/2024182,780 mi+14,335 mi
- 10/04/2025201,139 mi+18,359 mi
- 16/04/2026221,305 mi+20,166 mi
Average of roughly 16,601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL08 NLG 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 (GL08 NLG) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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