2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · AK08 AEY
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 137,735 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK08 AEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/03/2025
- 137,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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AK08 AEY 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 (AK08 AEY) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AK08 AEY Mileage History
- 11/03/2022118,087 mi
- 13/03/2023122,343 mi+4,256 mi
- 19/03/2024125,560 mi+3,217 mi
- 29/03/2024125,606 mi+46 mi
- 24/03/2025137,735 mi+12,129 mi
Average of roughly 6,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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