2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · FX08 YMR
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 102,531 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FX08 YMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 102,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FX08 YMR Mileage History
- 03/03/202387,329 mi
- 19/01/202493,620 mi+6,291 mi
- 25/01/202493,634 mi+14 mi
- 09/10/2025102,515 mi+8,881 mi
- 23/10/2025102,531 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 5,755 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FX08 YMR 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 YMR) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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