2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · LB08 PFX
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 102,889 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 PFX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 102,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 PFX 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 (LB08 PFX) between June 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
LB08 PFX Mileage History
- 24/06/201121,923 mi
- 03/09/201231,745 mi+9,822 mi
- 27/08/201336,745 mi+5,000 mi
- 27/08/201336,745 mi
- 29/08/201438,774 mi+2,029 mi
- 06/11/201545,558 mi+6,784 mi
- 10/12/201649,831 mi+4,273 mi
- 10/12/201649,831 mi
- 01/12/201756,025 mi+6,194 mi
- 01/12/201756,025 mi
- 03/12/201862,152 mi+6,127 mi
- 05/12/201974,812 mi+12,660 mi
- 10/12/202080,786 mi+5,974 mi
- 10/12/202185,192 mi+4,406 mi
- 12/12/202289,545 mi+4,353 mi
- 08/12/202394,026 mi+4,481 mi
- 11/12/202394,044 mi+18 mi
- 10/12/202498,773 mi+4,729 mi
- 16/12/202498,866 mi+93 mi
- 09/12/2025102,889 mi+4,023 mi
Average of roughly 5,599 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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