2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BT57 UZX
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 88,302 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT57 UZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 88,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT57 UZX 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 (BT57 UZX) between October 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BT57 UZX Mileage History
- 04/10/202276,218 mi
- 04/10/202276,218 mi
- 05/10/202381,447 mi+5,229 mi
- 07/10/202484,864 mi+3,417 mi
- 08/07/202588,302 mi+3,438 mi
Average of roughly 4,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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