2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LX08 VRD
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 123,614 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LX08 VRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 123,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LX08 VRD Mileage History
- 03/08/2023108,972 mi
- 30/07/2024117,529 mi+8,557 mi
- 17/02/2025122,007 mi+4,478 mi
- 18/02/2026123,614 mi+1,607 mi
- 18/02/2026123,614 mi
Average of roughly 5,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LX08 VRD 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 VRD) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 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 (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 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 pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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