Archived DVLA Record

2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · OW08 EBZ

OW08 EBZ

2008 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/07/2008. Recorded mileage 134,849 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2008 · Oxford
MOT Status
Valid until 14/11/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
134,849 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/11/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection in November 2024 at 134,849 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects, indicating the car currently meets safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of successful testing in 2021, 2022, and 2023, suggesting proactive upkeep. The recorded mileage of 134,849 miles over 18 years equates to an average annual usage of approximately 7,500 miles. This aligns with typical low-mileage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The data shows steady progression, with roughly 1,700 miles covered between the September 2022 and 2023 tests, and another 2,194 miles between October 2023 and November 2024. The brief failure on September 26, 2022, at 130,949 miles appears to be an isolated incident given that the vehicle passed the retest just two days later with no further issues noted. While the history is remarkably clean, the age of the Focus necessitates a physical inspection of common wear points for this model. A buyer should specifically check for structural integrity issues on the rear subframe and sills, as these often degrade over time regardless of mileage. Given the low usage, the condition of rubber suspension bushes and coil springs should be verified for cracking or perish rot. The lack of recorded advisories for brake discs or tyres suggests the vehicle has been well-maintained, but a manual check for binding calipers remains necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed during periods of standing.

OW08 EBZ Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
  • 134,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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OW08 EBZ Mileage History

  1. 30/07/201150,365 mi
  2. 30/08/201259,703 mi+9,338 mi
  3. 16/07/201366,015 mi+6,312 mi
  4. 17/06/201473,422 mi+7,407 mi
  5. 24/06/201581,094 mi+7,672 mi
  6. 04/10/201692,663 mi+11,569 mi
  7. 03/10/201798,453 mi+5,790 mi
  8. 04/10/2018110,167 mi+11,714 mi
  9. 04/10/2018110,167 mi
  10. 16/08/2019118,567 mi+8,400 mi
  11. 17/08/2019118,567 mi
  12. 19/09/2019118,683 mi+116 mi
  13. 18/09/2020127,155 mi+8,472 mi
  14. 03/09/2021129,405 mi+2,250 mi
  15. 22/09/2021129,540 mi+135 mi
  16. 27/09/2021129,554 mi+14 mi
  17. 26/09/2022130,949 mi+1,395 mi
  18. 28/09/2022130,969 mi+20 mi
  19. 12/10/2023132,655 mi+1,686 mi
  20. 15/11/2024134,849 mi+2,194 mi

Average of roughly 6,353 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

OW08 EBZ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (OW08 EBZ) between September 2021 and November 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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