2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MF08 XKJ
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 119,836 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF08 XKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 119,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF08 XKJ 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 (MF08 XKJ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MF08 XKJ Mileage History
- 16/05/202496,556 mi
- 17/05/202496,561 mi+5 mi
- 19/05/2025115,679 mi+19,118 mi
- 27/05/2025115,847 mi+168 mi
- 15/05/2026119,836 mi+3,989 mi
Average of roughly 11,664 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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