2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · NA08 KXV
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2008. Recorded mileage 110,322 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA08 KXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 110,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA08 KXV 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 (NA08 KXV) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
NA08 KXV Mileage History
- 23/09/202286,714 mi
- 15/09/202394,600 mi+7,886 mi
- 30/09/2024103,557 mi+8,957 mi
- 31/10/2025110,320 mi+6,763 mi
- 03/11/2025110,322 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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