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2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · LG08 YRJ

LG08 YRJ

2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 156,021 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2008 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/11/2019
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
156,021 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/11/2019
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1753cc

LG08 YRJ Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2018
  • 156,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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LG08 YRJ Mileage History

  1. 28/10/201165,703 mi
  2. 24/10/201270,761 mi+5,058 mi
  3. 31/10/201376,923 mi+6,162 mi
  4. 29/10/201482,101 mi+5,178 mi
  5. 03/11/201599,137 mi+17,036 mi
  6. 03/11/201599,137 mi
  7. 31/10/2016121,400 mi+22,263 mi
  8. 18/10/2017143,809 mi+22,409 mi
  9. 09/10/2018156,021 mi+12,212 mi

Average of roughly 12,997 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

LG08 YRJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 04:57
MOT Analysis

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

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (LG08 YRJ) between October 2011 and October 2018.

The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 October 2018 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 (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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.

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ADVISORY