2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · YR08 PRX
2008 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 87,409 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 PRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 87,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 PRX 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 PRX) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
YR08 PRX Mileage History
- 04/05/202272,649 mi
- 04/05/202272,649 mi
- 15/04/202378,013 mi+5,364 mi
- 02/04/202483,565 mi+5,552 mi
- 28/04/202587,409 mi+3,844 mi
Average of roughly 4,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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