2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · AO57 HKP
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 173,221 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO57 HKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 173,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO57 HKP 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 (AO57 HKP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt I”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AO57 HKP Mileage History
- 14/08/2024168,012 mi
- 06/08/2025170,378 mi+2,366 mi
- 06/08/2025170,382 mi+4 mi
- 21/08/2026173,217 mi+2,835 mi
- 25/08/2026173,221 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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