2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · RV08 FSY
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 99,786 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV08 FSY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 99,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV08 FSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (RV08 FSY) between February 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating pads breaking up (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RV08 FSY Mileage History
- 22/02/201116,802 mi
- 21/02/201221,918 mi+5,116 mi
- 26/02/201330,302 mi+8,384 mi
- 21/02/201434,401 mi+4,099 mi
- 03/03/201539,232 mi+4,831 mi
- 02/03/201645,935 mi+6,703 mi
- 20/02/201751,153 mi+5,218 mi
- 14/02/201855,622 mi+4,469 mi
- 05/02/201958,524 mi+2,902 mi
- 06/02/202064,875 mi+6,351 mi
- 16/02/202171,866 mi+6,991 mi
- 10/02/202274,908 mi+3,042 mi
- 26/01/202379,068 mi+4,160 mi
- 26/01/202379,068 mi
- 10/08/202380,826 mi+1,758 mi
- 10/08/202380,829 mi+3 mi
- 31/07/202485,482 mi+4,653 mi
- 31/07/202485,482 mi
- 25/07/202590,918 mi+5,436 mi
- 30/07/202590,972 mi+54 mi
- 05/08/202699,786 mi+8,814 mi
Average of roughly 5,371 miles per year across 21 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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