2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GV08 OFY
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 120,464 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 OFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 120,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 OFY 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 OFY) between April 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GV08 OFY Mileage History
- 15/04/2023110,634 mi
- 19/10/2023110,640 mi+6 mi
- 19/10/2023110,640 mi
- 01/10/2024115,966 mi+5,326 mi
- 13/10/2025120,464 mi+4,498 mi
Average of roughly 3,936 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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