2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SR08 DSE
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 123,854 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR08 DSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 123,854 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.
SR08 DSE 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 (SR08 DSE) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SR08 DSE Mileage History
- 08/04/2023113,102 mi
- 19/04/2023113,102 mi
- 19/02/2024115,807 mi+2,705 mi
- 31/01/2025119,923 mi+4,116 mi
- 02/02/2026123,854 mi+3,931 mi
Average of roughly 3,809 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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