2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LO08 MLF
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 134,753 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 MLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/07/2026
- 134,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 MLF 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 (LO08 MLF) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
LO08 MLF Mileage History
- 04/07/2024114,808 mi
- 10/07/2024115,523 mi+715 mi
- 21/07/2025130,165 mi+14,642 mi
- 21/07/2025130,165 mi
- 27/07/2026134,753 mi+4,588 mi
Average of roughly 9,675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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