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2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YY08 FXG

YY08 FXG

2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2008. Recorded mileage 101,535 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2008 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
101,535 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1596cc

YY08 FXG Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 18/10/2021
  • 101,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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YY08 FXG Mileage History

  1. 05/05/201115,118 mi
  2. 15/05/201227,078 mi+11,960 mi
  3. 12/06/201338,485 mi+11,407 mi
  4. 06/08/201446,093 mi+7,608 mi
  5. 08/10/201558,702 mi+12,609 mi
  6. 18/10/201674,921 mi+16,219 mi
  7. 27/10/201674,924 mi+3 mi
  8. 31/08/201791,098 mi+16,174 mi
  9. 31/08/201791,098 mi
  10. 21/09/201893,417 mi+2,319 mi
  11. 04/10/201996,210 mi+2,793 mi
  12. 04/10/201996,210 mi
  13. 03/10/202098,145 mi+1,935 mi
  14. 03/10/202098,145 mi
  15. 18/10/2021101,535 mi+3,390 mi

Average of roughly 8,265 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

YY08 FXG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 13:25
MOT Analysis

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

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (YY08 FXG) between May 2011 and October 2021.

The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 18 October 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.

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