2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · EN08 KMA
2008 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 92,419 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN08 KMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 92,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN08 KMA 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 (EN08 KMA) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
EN08 KMA Mileage History
- 11/09/202385,707 mi
- 15/10/202488,482 mi+2,775 mi
- 01/09/202590,003 mi+1,521 mi
- 01/09/202590,003 mi
- 06/07/202692,419 mi+2,416 mi
Average of roughly 2,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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