2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RY08 VGL
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 87,700 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY08 VGL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2024
- 87,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY08 VGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (RY08 VGL) between January 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2024 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
RY08 VGL Mileage History
- 05/01/202279,459 mi
- 09/02/202382,048 mi+2,589 mi
- 27/03/202487,700 mi+5,652 mi
- 27/03/202487,700 mi
Average of roughly 3,707 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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