2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EN57 XEF
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 125,322 miles. MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN57 XEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/12/2025
- 125,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN57 XEF 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 (EN57 XEF) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
EN57 XEF Mileage History
- 24/08/2022107,762 mi
- 09/11/2023115,154 mi+7,392 mi
- 09/11/2023115,154 mi
- 30/12/2024120,939 mi+5,785 mi
- 12/12/2025125,322 mi+4,383 mi
Average of roughly 5,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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