2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · L70 MBC
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 154,913 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L70 MBC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2026
- 154,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L70 MBC Mileage History
- 12/05/201124,649 mi
- 22/11/201127,155 mi+2,506 mi
- 15/11/201237,825 mi+10,670 mi
- 02/12/201348,974 mi+11,149 mi
- 27/11/201459,137 mi+10,163 mi
- 24/11/201569,524 mi+10,387 mi
- 05/12/201678,920 mi+9,396 mi
- 27/11/201785,927 mi+7,007 mi
- 03/12/201893,320 mi+7,393 mi
- 25/11/201998,664 mi+5,344 mi
- 25/11/201998,666 mi+2 mi
- 17/12/2020101,107 mi+2,441 mi
- 07/12/2021104,063 mi+2,956 mi
- 29/11/2022110,019 mi+5,956 mi
- 11/12/2023127,839 mi+17,820 mi
- 18/12/2023128,021 mi+182 mi
- 25/10/2024142,815 mi+14,794 mi
- 02/11/2024142,816 mi+1 mi
- 31/10/2025149,687 mi+6,871 mi
- 09/10/2026154,913 mi+5,226 mi
Average of roughly 8,453 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
L70 MBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (L70 MBC) between May 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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