2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · SL08 XYR
2008 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 87,503 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 XYR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2023
- 87,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SL08 XYR Mileage History
- 16/09/202285,871 mi
- 05/10/202387,503 mi+1,632 mi
- 05/10/202387,503 mi
Average of roughly 1,552 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 XYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (SL08 XYR) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2023 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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