2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · SE08 OGR
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 120,895 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE08 OGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 120,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE08 OGR 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 (SE08 OGR) between April 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
SE08 OGR Mileage History
- 05/04/2024120,453 mi
- 09/04/2024120,454 mi+1 mi
- 08/04/2025120,884 mi+430 mi
- 28/07/2025120,894 mi+10 mi
- 04/08/2025120,895 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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