2008 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · FX08 AVY
2008 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 152,249 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX08 AVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2026
- 152,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX08 AVY 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 (FX08 AVY) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
FX08 AVY Mileage History
- 06/09/2022128,220 mi
- 12/09/2023135,827 mi+7,607 mi
- 03/09/2024144,695 mi+8,868 mi
- 17/09/2025148,974 mi+4,279 mi
- 02/09/2026152,249 mi+3,275 mi
Average of roughly 6,024 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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