2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SE08 VWH
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 118,399 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE08 VWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 118,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE08 VWH 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 VWH) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SE08 VWH Mileage History
- 08/11/2023109,678 mi
- 08/11/2023109,678 mi
- 08/11/2024113,638 mi+3,960 mi
- 07/11/2025118,398 mi+4,760 mi
- 08/11/2025118,399 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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