2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · SB08 JKV
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 60,695 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB08 JKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 60,695 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.
SB08 JKV 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 (SB08 JKV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SB08 JKV Mileage History
- 18/03/202353,718 mi
- 23/03/202456,209 mi+2,491 mi
- 19/03/202558,272 mi+2,063 mi
- 19/03/202558,272 mi
- 16/03/202660,695 mi+2,423 mi
Average of roughly 2,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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