2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MM08 GSO
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 88,637 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Aug 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM08 GSO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2023
- 88,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM08 GSO 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 (MM08 GSO) between June 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2023 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 (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MM08 GSO Mileage History
- 10/06/202284,784 mi
- 13/06/202284,785 mi+1 mi
- 23/03/202388,637 mi+3,852 mi
- 23/03/202388,637 mi
Average of roughly 4,918 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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