2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · GM08 BVC
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 169,244 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GM08 BVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 169,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GM08 BVC 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 (GM08 BVC) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GM08 BVC Mileage History
- 09/04/2022147,692 mi
- 11/04/2023151,469 mi+3,777 mi
- 02/04/2024162,102 mi+10,633 mi
- 01/04/2025169,227 mi+7,125 mi
- 03/04/2025169,244 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 7,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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