2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · OV08 SWK
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 114,612 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV08 SWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 114,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV08 SWK 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 (OV08 SWK) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))”.
OV08 SWK Mileage History
- 01/11/2022103,381 mi
- 03/11/2022103,382 mi+1 mi
- 31/10/2023106,658 mi+3,276 mi
- 15/10/2024111,420 mi+4,762 mi
- 29/10/2025114,612 mi+3,192 mi
Average of roughly 3,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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