2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · EA58 CBO
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 151,065 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA58 CBO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2024
- 151,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA58 CBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (EA58 CBO) between November 2011 and August 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
EA58 CBO Mileage History
- 01/11/201123,216 mi
- 08/10/201230,070 mi+6,854 mi
- 08/10/201230,070 mi
- 12/09/201340,566 mi+10,496 mi
- 03/09/201454,724 mi+14,158 mi
- 21/07/201566,604 mi+11,880 mi
- 21/07/201566,604 mi
- 25/07/201678,247 mi+11,643 mi
- 25/07/201678,247 mi
- 24/07/201787,513 mi+9,266 mi
- 25/07/201787,525 mi+12 mi
- 05/07/201894,519 mi+6,994 mi
- 03/07/2019100,754 mi+6,235 mi
- 03/07/2019100,768 mi+14 mi
- 11/08/2020107,876 mi+7,108 mi
- 02/08/2021113,685 mi+5,809 mi
- 01/08/2022120,260 mi+6,575 mi
- 05/08/2023124,779 mi+4,519 mi
- 05/08/2023124,779 mi
- 08/08/2024151,065 mi+26,286 mi
Average of roughly 10,012 miles per year across 20 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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