2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · RF08 RDX
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 116,949 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF08 RDX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/08/2022
- 116,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF08 RDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (RF08 RDX) between July 2011 and August 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RF08 RDX Mileage History
- 20/07/201133,921 mi
- 21/07/201133,921 mi
- 16/07/201245,999 mi+12,078 mi
- 16/07/201245,999 mi
- 30/07/201356,112 mi+10,113 mi
- 22/07/201464,721 mi+8,609 mi
- 14/07/201572,533 mi+7,812 mi
- 14/07/201572,533 mi
- 13/07/201680,993 mi+8,460 mi
- 13/07/201791,015 mi+10,022 mi
- 19/07/2018100,666 mi+9,651 mi
- 20/07/2018100,666 mi
- 25/07/2019111,306 mi+10,640 mi
- 28/05/2020114,244 mi+2,938 mi
- 01/09/2021115,013 mi+769 mi
- 10/08/2022116,949 mi+1,936 mi
Average of roughly 7,509 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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