2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · HT08 EOS
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 53,808 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT08 EOS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 53,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HT08 EOS Mileage History
- 20/01/202250,886 mi
- 24/01/202352,777 mi+1,891 mi
- 12/09/202453,765 mi+988 mi
- 22/01/202653,808 mi+43 mi
- 26/01/202653,808 mi
Average of roughly 727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT08 EOS 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 (HT08 EOS) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut missing from lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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