2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RX08 PZR
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 80,643 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX08 PZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 80,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX08 PZR 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 (RX08 PZR) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RX08 PZR Mileage History
- 10/05/202271,052 mi
- 31/05/202373,599 mi+2,547 mi
- 06/06/202373,604 mi+5 mi
- 28/05/202476,072 mi+2,468 mi
- 27/05/202580,643 mi+4,571 mi
Average of roughly 3,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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