2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · LM08 LNZ
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 150,113 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM08 LNZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2022
- 150,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM08 LNZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (LM08 LNZ) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LM08 LNZ Mileage History
- 23/03/2022150,112 mi
- 25/03/2022150,113 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 191 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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