2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · PY08 GVX
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 96,114 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
PY08 GVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2025
- 96,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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PY08 GVX Mileage History
- 13/05/202280,250 mi
- 31/10/202391,239 mi+10,989 mi
- 03/11/202391,239 mi
- 11/01/202596,114 mi+4,875 mi
- 11/01/202596,114 mi
Average of roughly 5,949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PY08 GVX 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 (PY08 GVX) between May 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2025 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: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating osr lagging in performance (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun s”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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