2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LM08 EWF
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2008. Recorded mileage 102,037 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM08 EWF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 102,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM08 EWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (LM08 EWF) between April 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LM08 EWF Mileage History
- 02/04/201111,325 mi
- 10/08/201112,025 mi+700 mi
- 10/08/201112,025 mi
- 02/04/201219,114 mi+7,089 mi
- 02/04/201327,695 mi+8,581 mi
- 01/04/201438,634 mi+10,939 mi
- 04/11/201442,781 mi+4,147 mi
- 04/11/201442,781 mi
- 03/12/201547,873 mi+5,092 mi
- 10/11/201654,379 mi+6,506 mi
- 21/11/201760,108 mi+5,729 mi
- 06/12/201865,788 mi+5,680 mi
- 06/12/201865,788 mi
- 02/12/201975,992 mi+10,204 mi
- 05/12/201976,012 mi+20 mi
- 10/12/202080,948 mi+4,936 mi
- 10/12/202080,948 mi
- 08/12/202184,220 mi+3,272 mi
- 06/12/202288,560 mi+4,340 mi
- 15/12/202288,639 mi+79 mi
- 07/12/202393,472 mi+4,833 mi
- 14/12/202393,472 mi
- 12/12/202497,356 mi+3,884 mi
- 12/12/202497,356 mi
- 19/11/2025102,037 mi+4,681 mi
Average of roughly 6,199 miles per year across 25 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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