2008 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · SM08 SSJ
2008 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 128,826 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2521cc
SM08 SSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 128,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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SM08 SSJ Mileage History
- 24/06/2023117,257 mi
- 27/06/2024123,784 mi+6,527 mi
- 01/07/2025128,821 mi+5,037 mi
- 07/07/2025128,826 mi+5 mi
- 07/07/2025128,826 mi
Average of roughly 5,678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM08 SSJ 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 (SM08 SSJ) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Locking nut is slack (”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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