2008 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · EA08 YJB
2008 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 145,848 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA08 YJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 145,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA08 YJB 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 (EA08 YJB) between November 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 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: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”.
EA08 YJB Mileage History
- 29/11/2022127,359 mi
- 27/11/2023138,288 mi+10,929 mi
- 27/11/2023138,288 mi
- 30/05/2025145,801 mi+7,513 mi
- 16/06/2025145,848 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 7,263 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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