2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · AF58 UJG
2008 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 64,521 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF58 UJG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 64,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF58 UJG 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 (AF58 UJG) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AF58 UJG Mileage History
- 05/10/202358,446 mi
- 05/10/202358,446 mi
- 01/10/202461,918 mi+3,472 mi
- 06/11/202461,941 mi+23 mi
- 24/10/202564,521 mi+2,580 mi
Average of roughly 2,959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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