2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YH08 BVN
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 104,691 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH08 BVN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2024
- 104,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH08 BVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (YH08 BVN) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wire exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
YH08 BVN Mileage History
- 21/03/202276,905 mi
- 22/03/202383,079 mi+6,174 mi
- 27/03/2024104,691 mi+21,612 mi
Average of roughly 13,774 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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