2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · BP57 YXV
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 04 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 176,076 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP57 YXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 176,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP57 YXV 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 (BP57 YXV) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BP57 YXV Mileage History
- 09/08/2023149,284 mi
- 13/08/2024158,750 mi+9,466 mi
- 16/08/2025165,504 mi+6,754 mi
- 01/09/2025165,505 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/2026176,076 mi+10,571 mi
Average of roughly 9,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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