2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · MF08 YLS
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 139,920 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF08 YLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 139,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF08 YLS 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 (MF08 YLS) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MF08 YLS Mileage History
- 28/09/2023123,499 mi
- 28/09/2023123,499 mi
- 22/10/2024131,341 mi+7,842 mi
- 12/11/2025139,765 mi+8,424 mi
- 19/11/2025139,920 mi+155 mi
Average of roughly 7,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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