2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · YS08 TKU
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 123,006 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS08 TKU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2023
- 123,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YS08 TKU MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (YS08 TKU) between January 2023 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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