2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GU58 VTG
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 92,856 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU58 VTG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2026
- 92,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU58 VTG 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 (GU58 VTG) between August 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 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: Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GU58 VTG Mileage History
- 31/08/201116,384 mi
- 10/08/201219,956 mi+3,572 mi
- 26/07/201323,516 mi+3,560 mi
- 24/07/201428,007 mi+4,491 mi
- 31/07/201532,519 mi+4,512 mi
- 01/08/201636,802 mi+4,283 mi
- 01/08/201636,802 mi
- 27/07/201741,306 mi+4,504 mi
- 01/08/201859,516 mi+18,210 mi
- 09/08/201965,200 mi+5,684 mi
- 09/08/201965,200 mi
- 04/08/202070,178 mi+4,978 mi
- 04/08/202070,178 mi
- 13/10/202173,760 mi+3,582 mi
- 05/10/202276,871 mi+3,111 mi
- 07/10/202379,599 mi+2,728 mi
- 07/10/202379,599 mi
- 09/10/202484,315 mi+4,716 mi
- 09/10/202484,315 mi
- 07/10/202588,430 mi+4,115 mi
- 10/10/202692,856 mi+4,426 mi
Average of roughly 5,061 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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