2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · GV58 CVR
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 142,304 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV58 CVR Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 142,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV58 CVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (GV58 CVR) between November 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
GV58 CVR Mileage History
- 05/11/201141,591 mi
- 10/11/201253,570 mi+11,979 mi
- 16/11/201365,611 mi+12,041 mi
- 21/11/201365,768 mi+157 mi
- 15/11/201477,155 mi+11,387 mi
- 26/06/201583,904 mi+6,749 mi
- 22/06/201687,916 mi+4,012 mi
- 22/06/201794,421 mi+6,505 mi
- 21/06/2018102,441 mi+8,020 mi
- 01/07/2019110,796 mi+8,355 mi
- 01/07/2019110,796 mi
- 05/08/2020114,901 mi+4,105 mi
- 05/08/2020114,901 mi
- 28/07/2021118,686 mi+3,785 mi
- 19/07/2022123,529 mi+4,843 mi
- 19/07/2022123,529 mi
- 26/07/2023129,450 mi+5,921 mi
- 11/07/2024136,613 mi+7,163 mi
- 01/08/2025142,304 mi+5,691 mi
Average of roughly 7,331 miles per year across 19 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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