2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RK08 RXW
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 114,156 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK08 RXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 114,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK08 RXW 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 (RK08 RXW) between July 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 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: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
RK08 RXW Mileage History
- 14/07/202282,922 mi
- 05/12/202392,349 mi+9,427 mi
- 12/12/2024100,376 mi+8,027 mi
- 09/12/2025114,153 mi+13,777 mi
- 11/12/2025114,156 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,153 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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