2008 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · SO08 DJJ
2008 Ford Focus (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 153,583 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO08 DJJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2022
- 153,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO08 DJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (SO08 DJJ) between June 2011 and September 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SO08 DJJ Mileage History
- 20/06/201137,096 mi
- 20/06/201251,720 mi+14,624 mi
- 21/06/201365,863 mi+14,143 mi
- 19/06/201479,941 mi+14,078 mi
- 20/06/201593,670 mi+13,729 mi
- 22/06/201593,798 mi+128 mi
- 31/08/2016100,681 mi+6,883 mi
- 03/09/201693,798 mi-6,883 mi
- 11/09/2017104,692 mi+10,894 mi
- 21/08/2018117,554 mi+12,862 mi
- 29/08/2019124,163 mi+6,609 mi
- 29/08/2019124,164 mi+1 mi
- 11/09/2020136,600 mi+12,436 mi
- 26/08/2021139,334 mi+2,734 mi
- 01/09/2022153,408 mi+14,074 mi
- 23/09/2022153,580 mi+172 mi
- 23/09/2022153,583 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,344 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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