2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · NA08 RXP
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 156,495 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA08 RXP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2025
- 156,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA08 RXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (NA08 RXP) between January 2011 and January 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
NA08 RXP Mileage History
- 11/01/201128,129 mi
- 24/05/201252,360 mi+24,231 mi
- 24/05/201252,360 mi
- 19/06/201389,203 mi+36,843 mi
- 01/08/201491,040 mi+1,837 mi
- 07/08/201594,107 mi+3,067 mi
- 10/08/201594,110 mi+3 mi
- 20/08/2016101,303 mi+7,193 mi
- 12/09/2017108,088 mi+6,785 mi
- 12/09/2017108,088 mi
- 16/07/2018114,313 mi+6,225 mi
- 16/07/2018114,313 mi
- 04/07/2019116,339 mi+2,026 mi
- 11/01/2021118,311 mi+1,972 mi
- 17/01/2022127,407 mi+9,096 mi
- 17/01/2022127,408 mi+1 mi
- 09/01/2023136,951 mi+9,543 mi
- 15/01/2024147,882 mi+10,931 mi
- 14/01/2025156,495 mi+8,613 mi
Average of roughly 9,163 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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