2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · NG08 BWD
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 155,189 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG08 BWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2024
- 155,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG08 BWD 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 (NG08 BWD) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2024 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
NG08 BWD Mileage History
- 10/05/2022130,051 mi
- 13/05/2022130,061 mi+10 mi
- 06/06/2023143,320 mi+13,259 mi
- 13/06/2024155,077 mi+11,757 mi
- 18/06/2024155,189 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 11,926 miles per year across 5 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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