2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SA08 VKP
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 103,975 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA08 VKP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 103,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA08 VKP 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 (SA08 VKP) between June 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
SA08 VKP Mileage History
- 21/06/201112,812 mi
- 16/06/201232,349 mi+19,537 mi
- 16/06/201232,349 mi
- 01/06/201340,799 mi+8,450 mi
- 05/06/201448,131 mi+7,332 mi
- 06/06/201555,657 mi+7,526 mi
- 06/06/201555,657 mi
- 11/06/201663,271 mi+7,614 mi
- 11/06/201663,271 mi
- 10/06/201767,329 mi+4,058 mi
- 11/06/201870,900 mi+3,571 mi
- 06/06/201976,247 mi+5,347 mi
- 05/12/202082,533 mi+6,286 mi
- 11/12/202186,733 mi+4,200 mi
- 13/12/202186,733 mi
- 15/12/202290,032 mi+3,299 mi
- 12/12/202393,335 mi+3,303 mi
- 11/01/202493,407 mi+72 mi
- 07/01/202598,282 mi+4,875 mi
- 05/01/2026103,974 mi+5,692 mi
- 06/01/2026103,975 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,267 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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