The road tax status for MT08 HSO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for MT08 HSO?

The MOT for MT08 HSO is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of MT08 HSO?

The recorded mileage for MT08 HSO is 83,532 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MT08 HSO ULEZ compliant?

Yes, MT08 HSO (FORD FOCUS) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MT08 HSO

MT08 HSO

2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/06/2008. Recorded mileage 83,532 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 83,532 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 06/09/2026

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Mileage: 83,532 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2008
Engine: 1596cc

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MT08 HSO Key Findings

20 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
83,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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MT08 HSO Mileage History

05/10/201118,703 mi
05/10/201118,703 mi
29/09/201222,816 mi+4,113 mi
29/09/201222,816 mi
19/09/201327,842 mi+5,026 mi
04/10/201433,162 mi+5,320 mi
19/09/201538,786 mi+5,624 mi
19/09/201538,786 mi
05/09/201644,360 mi+5,574 mi
28/09/201750,920 mi+6,560 mi
28/09/201750,920 mi
22/09/201856,580 mi+5,660 mi
24/09/201856,580 mi
07/09/201961,980 mi+5,400 mi
09/09/201961,980 mi
11/09/202066,458 mi+4,478 mi
09/09/202171,239 mi+4,781 mi
05/07/202474,909 mi+3,670 mi
08/09/202583,532 mi+8,623 mi
08/09/202583,532 mi

Average of roughly 4,655 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

MT08 HSO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 11:54

MOT Analysis

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20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (MT08 HSO) between October 2011 and September 2025.

The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 49 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.

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