2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · ET08 LPA
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 73,178 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ET08 LPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2025
- 73,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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ET08 LPA Mileage History
- 18/11/202162,417 mi
- 18/11/202162,417 mi
- 01/11/202268,814 mi+6,397 mi
- 15/07/202470,089 mi+1,275 mi
- 03/07/202573,178 mi+3,089 mi
Average of roughly 2,971 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ET08 LPA 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 (ET08 LPA) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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