2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · FN58 BNV
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 144,512 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN58 BNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2025
- 144,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN58 BNV 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 (FN58 BNV) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
FN58 BNV Mileage History
- 05/07/2022120,600 mi
- 05/07/2022120,605 mi+5 mi
- 07/07/2023129,555 mi+8,950 mi
- 15/09/2024134,444 mi+4,889 mi
- 17/09/2025144,512 mi+10,068 mi
Average of roughly 7,465 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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