2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KA57 XXB
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 90,539 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA57 XXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2024
- 90,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KA57 XXB 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 (KA57 XXB) between May 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KA57 XXB Mileage History
- 09/05/202272,974 mi
- 30/06/202272,975 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/202383,131 mi+10,156 mi
- 11/07/202383,139 mi+8 mi
- 09/09/202490,539 mi+7,400 mi
Average of roughly 7,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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