2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MV08 XWD
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 160,377 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV08 XWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/06/2025
- 160,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV08 XWD 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 (MV08 XWD) between April 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”.
MV08 XWD Mileage History
- 24/04/2023148,631 mi
- 03/05/2023148,657 mi+26 mi
- 29/06/2024157,136 mi+8,479 mi
- 29/06/2024157,136 mi
- 19/06/2025160,377 mi+3,241 mi
Average of roughly 5,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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