2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · KS57 HTL
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/01/2008. Recorded mileage 142,403 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
KS57 HTL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2023
- 142,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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KS57 HTL Mileage History
- 26/01/201121,729 mi
- 26/01/201121,730 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/201232,852 mi+11,122 mi
- 22/01/201343,580 mi+10,728 mi
- 22/01/201343,580 mi
- 15/01/201454,668 mi+11,088 mi
- 13/01/201565,054 mi+10,386 mi
- 15/01/201676,407 mi+11,353 mi
- 11/01/201786,119 mi+9,712 mi
- 05/02/2018101,858 mi+15,739 mi
- 13/02/2019104,214 mi+2,356 mi
- 17/10/2019106,981 mi+2,767 mi
- 07/10/2020115,115 mi+8,134 mi
- 07/10/2020115,115 mi
- 28/09/2021122,896 mi+7,781 mi
- 30/09/2022134,617 mi+11,721 mi
- 10/10/2023142,401 mi+7,784 mi
- 10/10/2023142,403 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,499 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
KS57 HTL 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 (KS57 HTL) between January 2011 and October 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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