2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · EC55 CAR
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 117,639 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EC55 CAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 117,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EC55 CAR 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 (EC55 CAR) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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: Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EC55 CAR Mileage History
- 17/03/2023101,901 mi
- 11/04/2024103,644 mi+1,743 mi
- 02/10/2025107,940 mi+4,296 mi
- 13/10/2025108,048 mi+108 mi
- 16/10/2025117,639 mi+9,591 mi
Average of roughly 6,091 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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