2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · BG58 EUY
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 156,460 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG58 EUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/04/2023
- 156,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG58 EUY 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 (BG58 EUY) between November 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BG58 EUY Mileage History
- 30/11/2021147,649 mi
- 30/11/2021147,649 mi
- 29/11/2022154,193 mi+6,544 mi
- 29/11/2022154,193 mi
- 21/04/2023156,460 mi+2,267 mi
Average of roughly 6,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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