2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · NH08 VWB
2008 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 113,965 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH08 VWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/08/2026
- 113,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 VWB 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 (NH08 VWB) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in”; “Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
NH08 VWB Mileage History
- 20/07/202287,318 mi
- 24/07/202395,105 mi+7,787 mi
- 29/07/2024105,198 mi+10,093 mi
- 12/08/2025110,209 mi+5,011 mi
- 03/08/2026113,965 mi+3,756 mi
Average of roughly 6,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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