2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · PY08 HZM
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 225,928 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY08 HZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 225,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY08 HZM 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 HZM) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
PY08 HZM Mileage History
- 29/06/2022204,419 mi
- 28/06/2023216,945 mi+12,526 mi
- 16/05/2024222,350 mi+5,405 mi
- 13/05/2025225,927 mi+3,577 mi
- 14/05/2025225,928 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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