2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · AY58 YHB
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 128,673 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY58 YHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 128,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY58 YHB 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 (AY58 YHB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 pin or bush excessively worn unbonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread pattern to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
AY58 YHB Mileage History
- 07/10/2023115,870 mi
- 13/10/2023116,137 mi+267 mi
- 15/10/2024122,912 mi+6,775 mi
- 17/10/2024122,941 mi+29 mi
- 03/10/2025128,673 mi+5,732 mi
Average of roughly 6,433 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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