2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · J8 PBA
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 92,959 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J8 PBA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 92,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J8 PBA Mileage History
- 09/02/201127,046 mi
- 24/01/201231,517 mi+4,471 mi
- 24/01/201336,334 mi+4,817 mi
- 22/01/201440,944 mi+4,610 mi
- 12/01/201545,548 mi+4,604 mi
- 13/01/201650,333 mi+4,785 mi
- 13/01/201754,404 mi+4,071 mi
- 23/01/201855,889 mi+1,485 mi
- 20/05/201960,539 mi+4,650 mi
- 02/05/202067,699 mi+7,160 mi
- 22/11/202274,249 mi+6,550 mi
- 29/11/202274,253 mi+4 mi
- 21/11/202377,058 mi+2,805 mi
- 21/11/202377,058 mi
- 08/11/202484,222 mi+7,164 mi
- 06/11/202590,279 mi+6,057 mi
- 06/11/202590,279 mi
- 20/08/202692,959 mi+2,680 mi
Average of roughly 4,245 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
J8 PBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (J8 PBA) between February 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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