2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · WA08 HHS
2008 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 165,399 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA08 HHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 165,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA08 HHS 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 (WA08 HHS) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WA08 HHS Mileage History
- 14/11/2023150,763 mi
- 06/11/2024157,538 mi+6,775 mi
- 06/11/2024157,540 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/2025165,394 mi+7,854 mi
- 05/11/2025165,399 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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