2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · NH08 VGK
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 109,607 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH08 VGK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 109,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 VGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (NH08 VGK) between September 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
NH08 VGK Mileage History
- 06/09/201123,178 mi
- 15/08/201231,485 mi+8,307 mi
- 30/08/201339,840 mi+8,355 mi
- 08/08/201446,177 mi+6,337 mi
- 10/07/201553,390 mi+7,213 mi
- 14/07/201553,562 mi+172 mi
- 27/06/201661,539 mi+7,977 mi
- 28/06/201770,850 mi+9,311 mi
- 28/06/201770,850 mi
- 15/06/201878,150 mi+7,300 mi
- 24/05/201980,953 mi+2,803 mi
- 18/06/202085,138 mi+4,185 mi
- 16/06/202185,706 mi+568 mi
- 07/06/202287,687 mi+1,981 mi
- 09/06/202394,707 mi+7,020 mi
- 04/06/2024100,671 mi+5,964 mi
- 04/06/2024100,671 mi
- 14/05/2025105,182 mi+4,511 mi
- 13/05/2026109,605 mi+4,423 mi
- 26/05/2026109,607 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,872 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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