2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · LR08 LBX
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 96,915 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 LBX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2022
- 96,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 LBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (LR08 LBX) between March 2011 and February 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LR08 LBX Mileage History
- 07/03/201117,102 mi
- 16/03/201223,268 mi+6,166 mi
- 16/03/201223,268 mi
- 20/02/201328,627 mi+5,359 mi
- 25/02/201436,089 mi+7,462 mi
- 05/03/201542,078 mi+5,989 mi
- 15/02/201648,161 mi+6,083 mi
- 15/02/201648,161 mi
- 02/02/201753,381 mi+5,220 mi
- 06/02/201862,782 mi+9,401 mi
- 06/02/201862,782 mi
- 08/02/201974,135 mi+11,353 mi
- 11/02/201974,247 mi+112 mi
- 02/03/202084,297 mi+10,050 mi
- 06/03/202084,306 mi+9 mi
- 25/02/202189,224 mi+4,918 mi
- 25/02/202189,225 mi+1 mi
- 28/02/202296,915 mi+7,690 mi
- 28/02/202296,915 mi
Average of roughly 7,268 miles per year across 19 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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