2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · ML08 NVD
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 106,720 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
ML08 NVD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2025
- 106,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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ML08 NVD Mileage History
- 27/07/202291,730 mi
- 17/07/202396,845 mi+5,115 mi
- 15/07/2024103,137 mi+6,292 mi
- 28/07/2025106,720 mi+3,583 mi
Average of roughly 4,991 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
ML08 NVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (ML08 NVD) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake backing plate ex”; “Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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