2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · HW08 GFU
2008 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 46,784 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW08 GFU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 46,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW08 GFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (HW08 GFU) between April 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 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 (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
HW08 GFU Mileage History
- 06/04/20115,749 mi
- 11/04/20128,026 mi+2,277 mi
- 03/04/20139,552 mi+1,526 mi
- 09/04/201413,342 mi+3,790 mi
- 08/04/201515,555 mi+2,213 mi
- 14/03/201617,138 mi+1,583 mi
- 22/08/201718,414 mi+1,276 mi
- 15/10/201819,049 mi+635 mi
- 15/10/201819,049 mi
- 14/08/201919,659 mi+610 mi
- 30/07/202025,201 mi+5,542 mi
- 25/10/202130,896 mi+5,695 mi
- 10/11/202236,561 mi+5,665 mi
- 08/02/202441,916 mi+5,355 mi
- 12/02/202646,784 mi+4,868 mi
Average of roughly 2,762 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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