2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · M12 WBL
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 May 2008. Recorded mileage 110,666 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M12 WBL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2024
- 110,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M12 WBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (M12 WBL) between March 2011 and January 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
M12 WBL Mileage History
- 28/03/201127,846 mi
- 06/07/201128,781 mi+935 mi
- 06/07/201128,781 mi
- 26/06/201239,139 mi+10,358 mi
- 04/07/20130 mi-39,139 mi
- 04/07/20130 mi
- 18/06/201461,337 mi+61,337 mi
- 19/05/201570,262 mi+8,925 mi
- 03/05/201677,901 mi+7,639 mi
- 19/04/201781,596 mi+3,695 mi
- 28/06/201888,602 mi+7,006 mi
- 03/07/201888,614 mi+12 mi
- 14/06/201995,700 mi+7,086 mi
- 17/06/201995,711 mi+11 mi
- 30/06/2020100,564 mi+4,853 mi
- 03/07/2020100,570 mi+6 mi
- 23/12/2022102,027 mi+1,457 mi
- 04/01/2024110,666 mi+8,639 mi
Average of roughly 6,484 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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