2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VA08 BUU
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 128,890 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA08 BUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 128,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA08 BUU 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 (VA08 BUU) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
VA08 BUU Mileage History
- 18/10/2022111,950 mi
- 01/11/2023116,987 mi+5,037 mi
- 10/11/2023117,140 mi+153 mi
- 08/11/2024122,689 mi+5,549 mi
- 07/11/2025128,890 mi+6,201 mi
Average of roughly 5,544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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