2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · GV08 OFC
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 142,079 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 OFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 142,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 OFC 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 (GV08 OFC) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
GV08 OFC Mileage History
- 14/09/2023119,051 mi
- 13/09/2024131,129 mi+12,078 mi
- 16/09/2024131,145 mi+16 mi
- 03/10/2025142,071 mi+10,926 mi
- 09/10/2025142,079 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 11,123 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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