2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GL57 YVH
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 119,149 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL57 YVH Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 119,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL57 YVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (GL57 YVH) between March 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GL57 YVH Mileage History
- 29/03/201135,063 mi
- 13/03/201237,018 mi+1,955 mi
- 13/03/201237,018 mi
- 07/03/201346,096 mi+9,078 mi
- 04/03/201452,704 mi+6,608 mi
- 05/03/201561,083 mi+8,379 mi
- 02/03/201669,276 mi+8,193 mi
- 16/03/201777,384 mi+8,108 mi
- 17/03/201777,384 mi
- 19/03/201883,715 mi+6,331 mi
- 05/03/201988,594 mi+4,879 mi
- 03/11/202091,252 mi+2,658 mi
- 18/11/202192,789 mi+1,537 mi
- 14/11/202293,983 mi+1,194 mi
- 21/11/2023103,210 mi+9,227 mi
- 29/10/2024111,009 mi+7,799 mi
- 07/11/2024111,099 mi+90 mi
- 17/11/2025119,149 mi+8,050 mi
Average of roughly 5,744 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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