2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · SV08 VPT
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 99,401 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SV08 VPT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2022
- 99,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SV08 VPT Mileage History
- 22/10/202197,048 mi
- 25/10/202197,048 mi
- 21/10/202299,401 mi+2,353 mi
- 21/10/202299,401 mi
Average of roughly 2,359 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SV08 VPT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (SV08 VPT) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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