2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · AE08 SWA
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 134,258 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE08 SWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2024
- 134,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE08 SWA 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 (AE08 SWA) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
AE08 SWA Mileage History
- 08/07/2022120,521 mi
- 19/06/2023127,469 mi+6,948 mi
- 19/06/2023127,469 mi
- 16/07/2024134,248 mi+6,779 mi
- 16/07/2024134,258 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 6,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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