2008 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · A18 VDY
2008 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 147,682 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A18 VDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 147,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 VDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (A18 VDY) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A18 VDY Mileage History
- 01/02/2022129,406 mi
- 10/03/2023130,768 mi+1,362 mi
- 08/03/2024135,309 mi+4,541 mi
- 17/03/2025143,030 mi+7,721 mi
- 12/03/2026147,682 mi+4,652 mi
Average of roughly 4,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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