2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EO58 DLK
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 138,185 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO58 DLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 138,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO58 DLK 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 (EO58 DLK) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 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: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Side repeater incorrect colour mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EO58 DLK Mileage History
- 11/04/2023124,822 mi
- 03/04/2024128,956 mi+4,134 mi
- 09/04/2025134,757 mi+5,801 mi
- 29/04/2026138,182 mi+3,425 mi
- 30/04/2026138,185 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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