2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · HW58 HGU
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 75,640 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW58 HGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 75,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW58 HGU 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 (HW58 HGU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 v (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
HW58 HGU Mileage History
- 19/01/202365,001 mi
- 15/01/202468,521 mi+3,520 mi
- 10/01/202571,863 mi+3,342 mi
- 10/01/202571,863 mi
- 16/01/202675,640 mi+3,777 mi
Average of roughly 3,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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