2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AK08 LJS
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 170,610 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK08 LJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 170,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK08 LJS 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 LJS) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AK08 LJS Mileage History
- 17/08/2022152,522 mi
- 19/08/2023155,819 mi+3,297 mi
- 21/08/2024157,183 mi+1,364 mi
- 22/08/2025168,274 mi+11,091 mi
- 03/11/2025170,610 mi+2,336 mi
Average of roughly 5,627 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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