2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · PX08 VXK
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 114,537 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX08 VXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 114,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX08 VXK 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 (PX08 VXK) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PX08 VXK Mileage History
- 05/07/2024106,236 mi
- 05/07/2024106,236 mi
- 28/07/2025110,948 mi+4,712 mi
- 28/07/2025110,948 mi
- 22/07/2026114,537 mi+3,589 mi
Average of roughly 4,057 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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