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2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · J431 KDL

J431 KDL

2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 71,533 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2008
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 31 Oct 2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
71,533 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 Oct 2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1753cc

J431 KDL Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2021
  • 71,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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J431 KDL Mileage History

  1. 28/10/202171,533 mi
  2. 29/10/202171,533 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

J431 KDL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (J431 KDL) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
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ADVISORY