2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · FL08 XNK
2008 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 117,296 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL08 XNK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 117,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL08 XNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (FL08 XNK) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
FL08 XNK Mileage History
- 30/08/2022102,550 mi
- 18/08/2023109,445 mi+6,895 mi
- 15/10/2024114,121 mi+4,676 mi
- 03/12/2025117,296 mi+3,175 mi
Average of roughly 4,521 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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