2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · JR08 JHR
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 88,963 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JR08 JHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 88,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JR08 JHR 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 (JR08 JHR) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
JR08 JHR Mileage History
- 06/10/202372,990 mi
- 06/10/202372,990 mi
- 04/10/202481,136 mi+8,146 mi
- 03/10/202588,963 mi+7,827 mi
- 03/10/202588,963 mi
Average of roughly 8,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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