2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · RF08 RFO
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 138,392 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF08 RFO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 138,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF08 RFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (RF08 RFO) between May 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RF08 RFO Mileage History
- 24/05/201116,386 mi
- 01/05/201221,286 mi+4,900 mi
- 07/05/201326,256 mi+4,970 mi
- 12/06/201432,080 mi+5,824 mi
- 15/05/201536,922 mi+4,842 mi
- 23/05/201643,195 mi+6,273 mi
- 30/05/201749,682 mi+6,487 mi
- 30/05/201749,682 mi
- 13/06/201855,553 mi+5,871 mi
- 13/06/201961,139 mi+5,586 mi
- 08/06/202077,177 mi+16,038 mi
- 09/06/202192,235 mi+15,058 mi
- 08/06/2022111,880 mi+19,645 mi
- 09/06/2022111,937 mi+57 mi
- 10/06/2023123,007 mi+11,070 mi
- 21/05/2024128,445 mi+5,438 mi
- 22/05/2024128,445 mi
- 04/06/2025133,650 mi+5,205 mi
- 27/05/2026138,390 mi+4,740 mi
- 27/05/2026138,392 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,129 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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