2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FM57 BJX
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 97,303 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM57 BJX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 97,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM57 BJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (FM57 BJX) between February 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (33 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FM57 BJX Mileage History
- 21/02/201121,721 mi
- 06/02/201229,786 mi+8,065 mi
- 25/02/201337,624 mi+7,838 mi
- 24/02/201445,043 mi+7,419 mi
- 26/02/201445,046 mi+3 mi
- 16/02/201553,836 mi+8,790 mi
- 15/02/201661,863 mi+8,027 mi
- 31/01/201768,726 mi+6,863 mi
- 19/02/201875,494 mi+6,768 mi
- 22/02/201875,495 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/201981,191 mi+5,696 mi
- 26/02/202085,090 mi+3,899 mi
- 27/02/202085,093 mi+3 mi
- 16/02/202187,603 mi+2,510 mi
- 25/02/202289,393 mi+1,790 mi
- 22/02/202392,137 mi+2,744 mi
- 27/02/202494,445 mi+2,308 mi
- 20/02/202595,644 mi+1,199 mi
- 03/03/202595,683 mi+39 mi
- 24/02/202697,300 mi+1,617 mi
- 24/02/202697,303 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,036 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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