2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YR08 MXW
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 103,052 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YR08 MXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/08/2026
- 103,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YR08 MXW Mileage History
- 07/08/202393,270 mi
- 18/08/202393,370 mi+100 mi
- 14/08/202497,056 mi+3,686 mi
- 13/08/2025100,799 mi+3,743 mi
- 03/08/2026103,052 mi+2,253 mi
Average of roughly 3,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YR08 MXW 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 (YR08 MXW) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge”.
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