2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · PL08 VSV
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 92,427 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL08 VSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 92,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL08 VSV 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 (PL08 VSV) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
PL08 VSV Mileage History
- 11/03/202485,951 mi
- 13/06/202588,931 mi+2,980 mi
- 19/06/202588,951 mi+20 mi
- 18/06/202692,427 mi+3,476 mi
- 18/06/202692,427 mi
Average of roughly 2,854 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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