2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · YR08 XAM
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 153,549 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 XAM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2023
- 153,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (YR08 XAM) between August 2011 and October 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords three cuts to cords on same tyre (5.2”.
YR08 XAM Mileage History
- 09/08/201124,160 mi
- 06/09/201230,821 mi+6,661 mi
- 28/08/201346,510 mi+15,689 mi
- 20/08/201458,129 mi+11,619 mi
- 21/08/201568,548 mi+10,419 mi
- 21/08/201568,548 mi
- 06/08/201677,735 mi+9,187 mi
- 12/08/201786,992 mi+9,257 mi
- 12/08/201786,992 mi
- 25/08/201899,766 mi+12,774 mi
- 25/08/201899,766 mi
- 05/08/2019108,399 mi+8,633 mi
- 02/09/2019108,670 mi+271 mi
- 22/09/2020115,445 mi+6,775 mi
- 29/09/2020115,508 mi+63 mi
- 09/09/2021125,977 mi+10,469 mi
- 29/09/2022136,465 mi+10,488 mi
- 29/09/2022136,465 mi
- 02/10/2023153,549 mi+17,084 mi
- 02/10/2023153,549 mi
Average of roughly 10,651 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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