2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LX08 VNW
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 57,258 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX08 VNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 57,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX08 VNW 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 (LX08 VNW) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LX08 VNW Mileage History
- 21/06/202356,116 mi
- 22/06/202356,116 mi
- 20/06/202456,633 mi+517 mi
- 24/06/202456,633 mi
- 20/06/202557,258 mi+625 mi
Average of roughly 571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 1.6 TDCI Turbo FailureSerious
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- Alternator FailureModerate
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