2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · WA58 EXK
2008 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 180,534 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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WA58 EXK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2021
- 180,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WA58 EXK MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (WA58 EXK) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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