2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LK08 VVZ
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 99,280 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK08 VVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 99,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK08 VVZ 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 (LK08 VVZ) between May 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
LK08 VVZ Mileage History
- 20/05/202494,835 mi
- 19/05/202598,020 mi+3,185 mi
- 13/11/202599,273 mi+1,253 mi
- 12/12/202599,276 mi+3 mi
- 03/09/202699,280 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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