2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YL08 CWA
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/07/2008. Recorded mileage 99,236 miles. MOT valid until 31/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
YL08 CWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 99,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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YL08 CWA Mileage History
- 23/07/202482,553 mi
- 01/08/202591,489 mi+8,936 mi
- 01/08/202591,489 mi
- 24/07/202699,236 mi+7,747 mi
- 27/07/202699,236 mi
Average of roughly 8,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL08 CWA 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 (YL08 CWA) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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