Archived DVLA Record

2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · EX08 LRU

EX08 LRU

2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 167,295 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2008 · Chelmsford
MOT Status
Valid until 18/11/2022
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
167,295 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/11/2022
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1798cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2008 Ford Focus has a MOT history showing alternating pass and fail results between 2019 and 2021, with no defects recorded in any of the entries. The most recent MOT on 2021-11-19 was a pass at 167,295 miles, but a failure occurred just six days earlier at the same mileage. This pattern suggests inconsistent testing or potential issues that were not documented as defects. The lack of recorded defects in both pass and fail outcomes limits the ability to assess specific mechanical risks. The vehicle’s mileage of 167,295 miles is roughly 9,294 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for its 18-year age. This suggests no extreme under-use or heavy wear, but the average mileage does not confirm whether the vehicle has been driven consistently or stored for long periods. The absence of mileage anomalies makes it difficult to infer usage patterns beyond general expectations for the model. The recurring pass/fail cycle without recorded defects indicates a lack of clear evidence about the vehicle’s condition. While the 2021 pass suggests no immediate safety concerns, the prior failure raises questions about potential unresolved issues. Without defect details, it is impossible to determine if the trend reflects worsening, stable, or improving reliability.

EX08 LRU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2021
  • 167,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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EX08 LRU Mileage History

  1. 13/11/2021167,289 mi
  2. 19/11/2021167,295 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 366 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

EX08 LRU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (EX08 LRU) between November 2021 and November 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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