2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MK08 VFM
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 135,525 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK08 VFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 135,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK08 VFM 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 (MK08 VFM) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MK08 VFM Mileage History
- 22/03/2024123,173 mi
- 02/04/2024123,367 mi+194 mi
- 21/03/2025131,322 mi+7,955 mi
- 21/03/2025131,322 mi
- 08/04/2026135,525 mi+4,203 mi
Average of roughly 6,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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