2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · EU08 XFS
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 143,177 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU08 XFS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/07/2024
- 143,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU08 XFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (EU08 XFS) between March 2011 and July 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
EU08 XFS Mileage History
- 12/03/201125,333 mi
- 12/03/201125,333 mi
- 15/03/201237,602 mi+12,269 mi
- 21/03/201348,388 mi+10,786 mi
- 27/02/201459,071 mi+10,683 mi
- 27/02/201459,071 mi
- 26/02/201570,427 mi+11,356 mi
- 25/02/201680,112 mi+9,685 mi
- 11/01/201788,133 mi+8,021 mi
- 15/01/201892,746 mi+4,613 mi
- 16/01/201892,746 mi
- 20/07/201895,265 mi+2,519 mi
- 13/07/2019102,490 mi+7,225 mi
- 18/11/2020110,940 mi+8,450 mi
- 19/11/2020110,940 mi
- 24/06/2021114,580 mi+3,640 mi
- 24/06/2022122,885 mi+8,305 mi
- 24/06/2022122,885 mi
- 19/06/2023132,637 mi+9,752 mi
- 19/06/2023132,637 mi
- 01/07/2024143,177 mi+10,540 mi
Average of roughly 8,857 miles per year across 21 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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