2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MJ08 HSA
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 84,222 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ08 HSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 84,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MJ08 HSA 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 (MJ08 HSA) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MJ08 HSA Mileage History
- 08/06/202376,913 mi
- 08/06/202376,913 mi
- 31/05/202480,478 mi+3,565 mi
- 31/05/202480,478 mi
- 02/06/202584,222 mi+3,744 mi
Average of roughly 3,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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