2008 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · SB52 MWB
2008 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,366 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB52 MWB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 126,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SB52 MWB Mileage History
- 05/03/201129,481 mi
- 03/03/201237,028 mi+7,547 mi
- 04/03/201344,894 mi+7,866 mi
- 08/03/201456,250 mi+11,356 mi
- 07/03/201568,966 mi+12,716 mi
- 12/03/201569,110 mi+144 mi
- 01/03/201680,336 mi+11,226 mi
- 01/03/201680,336 mi
- 09/03/201790,344 mi+10,008 mi
- 10/03/201790,344 mi
- 22/02/201896,718 mi+6,374 mi
- 05/03/2019101,975 mi+5,257 mi
- 06/03/2019101,976 mi+1 mi
- 09/03/2020105,292 mi+3,316 mi
- 08/03/2021107,349 mi+2,057 mi
- 09/03/2021107,349 mi
- 14/03/2022110,189 mi+2,840 mi
- 13/03/2023111,774 mi+1,585 mi
- 13/03/2024113,383 mi+1,609 mi
- 07/03/2025116,910 mi+3,527 mi
- 10/03/2026126,366 mi+9,456 mi
- 11/03/2026126,366 mi
Average of roughly 6,451 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
SB52 MWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (SB52 MWB) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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