2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VK08 TYW
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 142,703 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK08 TYW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2022
- 142,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK08 TYW 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 (VK08 TYW) between March 2011 and July 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
VK08 TYW Mileage History
- 28/03/201120,399 mi
- 28/03/201120,399 mi
- 19/03/201226,302 mi+5,903 mi
- 21/03/201331,864 mi+5,562 mi
- 19/03/201436,196 mi+4,332 mi
- 09/04/201541,054 mi+4,858 mi
- 29/03/201654,545 mi+13,491 mi
- 04/04/201769,190 mi+14,645 mi
- 29/03/201882,214 mi+13,024 mi
- 29/03/201882,214 mi
- 02/04/201996,826 mi+14,612 mi
- 03/04/201996,831 mi+5 mi
- 06/07/2020113,903 mi+17,072 mi
- 08/07/2020113,944 mi+41 mi
- 06/07/2021126,193 mi+12,249 mi
- 06/07/2021126,203 mi+10 mi
- 07/07/2022142,703 mi+16,500 mi
- 07/07/2022142,703 mi
Average of roughly 10,845 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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