2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · ST08 HZM
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2008. Recorded mileage 113,890 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST08 HZM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2024
- 113,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST08 HZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (ST08 HZM) between March 2011 and July 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
ST08 HZM Mileage History
- 24/03/201114,650 mi
- 25/07/201224,796 mi+10,146 mi
- 25/07/201224,796 mi
- 23/07/201334,289 mi+9,493 mi
- 21/07/201442,917 mi+8,628 mi
- 18/07/201551,514 mi+8,597 mi
- 30/07/201661,264 mi+9,750 mi
- 05/07/201765,069 mi+3,805 mi
- 25/07/201869,266 mi+4,197 mi
- 20/07/201972,749 mi+3,483 mi
- 23/07/202075,755 mi+3,006 mi
- 21/07/202181,144 mi+5,389 mi
- 21/07/202181,144 mi
- 16/07/202290,139 mi+8,995 mi
- 16/07/202290,139 mi
- 21/07/2023102,864 mi+12,725 mi
- 25/07/2023102,890 mi+26 mi
- 17/07/2024113,890 mi+11,000 mi
Average of roughly 7,452 miles per year across 18 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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