2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FN58 CAX
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 126,971 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN58 CAX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 126,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN58 CAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (FN58 CAX) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
FN58 CAX Mileage History
- 12/04/2022109,733 mi
- 28/04/2023113,290 mi+3,557 mi
- 10/05/2024126,971 mi+13,681 mi
Average of roughly 8,293 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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