2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AG57 DSE
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 133,630 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AG57 DSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/12/2024
- 133,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AG57 DSE 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 (AG57 DSE) between January 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AG57 DSE Mileage History
- 06/01/2022103,654 mi
- 06/01/2022103,654 mi
- 27/04/2023115,988 mi+12,334 mi
- 28/04/2023115,988 mi
- 20/12/2024133,630 mi+17,642 mi
Average of roughly 10,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Ford Ford Focus Mk2 (C307)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AG57 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AG57DSE.
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
SEAT
IBIZA FR ECOTSI S-A
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
FORD FOCUS Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- Instrument Cluster Solder FailureModerate
Dry solder joints on the cluster PCB cause various errors, including "Engine Systems Fault" and immobiliser issues.
- 1.6 TDCI Turbo FailureSerious
Carbon buildup in the oil feed pipe starves the turbo of oil. Repeated failures occur if the system isn’t flushed properly.
- Alternator FailureModerate
Alternators frequently fail on the 1.6 and 2.0 diesel models, often without warning.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.