2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · RO08 PGV
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 92,142 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO08 PGV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2022
- 92,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO08 PGV 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 (RO08 PGV) between March 2011 and February 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RO08 PGV Mileage History
- 08/03/201114,922 mi
- 14/03/201227,482 mi+12,560 mi
- 02/04/201339,019 mi+11,537 mi
- 02/04/201447,861 mi+8,842 mi
- 09/04/201448,038 mi+177 mi
- 08/04/201557,467 mi+9,429 mi
- 15/04/201557,633 mi+166 mi
- 14/04/201665,685 mi+8,052 mi
- 14/04/201665,685 mi
- 12/04/201772,313 mi+6,628 mi
- 18/04/201880,372 mi+8,059 mi
- 17/04/201987,092 mi+6,720 mi
- 23/04/201987,092 mi
- 02/03/202192,069 mi+4,977 mi
- 02/03/202192,069 mi
- 28/02/202292,142 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 7,034 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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