2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BJ58 GZL
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 115,405 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ58 GZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 115,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ58 GZL 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 (BJ58 GZL) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BJ58 GZL Mileage History
- 08/02/202284,534 mi
- 06/02/202388,421 mi+3,887 mi
- 08/02/202494,865 mi+6,444 mi
- 09/02/2025101,374 mi+6,509 mi
- 07/02/2026115,405 mi+14,031 mi
Average of roughly 7,722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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