2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · HF57 BYY
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 140,403 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF57 BYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HF57 BYY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (HF57 BYY) between February 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Focus Mk2 (C307)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Instrument Cluster Solder FailureModerate
Dry solder joints on the cluster PCB cause various errors, including "Engine Systems Fault" and immobiliser issues.
- 1.6 TDCI Turbo FailureSerious
Carbon buildup in the oil feed pipe starves the turbo of oil. Repeated failures occur if the system isn’t flushed properly.
- Alternator FailureModerate
Alternators frequently fail on the 1.6 and 2.0 diesel models, often without warning.
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