2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VO08 SXM
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 122,240 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO08 SXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 122,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO08 SXM 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 (VO08 SXM) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn +Cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn thru (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb (4.1.2 (c))”.
VO08 SXM Mileage History
- 20/08/2024104,214 mi
- 15/08/2025113,903 mi+9,689 mi
- 22/08/2025114,077 mi+174 mi
- 18/08/2026122,234 mi+8,157 mi
- 18/08/2026122,240 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 9,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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