Official DVLA Record

2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · VX08 USG

VX08 USG

2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2008. Recorded mileage 81,884 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2008 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 01/10/2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
81,884 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/10/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1798cc

VX08 USG Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2021
  • 81,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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VX08 USG Mileage History

  1. 01/10/202181,881 mi
  2. 02/10/202181,884 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 1,113 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

VX08 USG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 23:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (VX08 USG) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 October 2021 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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