2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LO08 MKE
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 40,406 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 MKE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 40,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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LO08 MKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (LO08 MKE) between December 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
LO08 MKE Mileage History
- 16/12/202126,554 mi
- 20/10/202226,832 mi+278 mi
- 20/10/202331,244 mi+4,412 mi
- 18/10/202440,406 mi+9,162 mi
Average of roughly 4,879 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Focus Mk2 (C307)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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