2008 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · W7 MTY
2008 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 64,800 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W7 MTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 64,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W7 MTY 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 (W7 MTY) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 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: Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (”; “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill ”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
W7 MTY Mileage History
- 25/04/202360,447 mi
- 13/10/202360,505 mi+58 mi
- 02/08/202460,937 mi+432 mi
- 28/07/202563,664 mi+2,727 mi
- 10/07/202664,800 mi+1,136 mi
Average of roughly 1,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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