2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · SK58 HJO
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 112,858 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK58 HJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2024
- 112,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK58 HJO 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 (SK58 HJO) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SK58 HJO Mileage History
- 20/01/202295,226 mi
- 27/01/202295,236 mi+10 mi
- 25/02/2023100,420 mi+5,184 mi
- 03/04/2024112,818 mi+12,398 mi
- 09/04/2024112,858 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 7,949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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