2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LF58 YUE
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 117,939 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF58 YUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 117,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF58 YUE 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 (LF58 YUE) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
LF58 YUE Mileage History
- 23/11/202184,321 mi
- 27/10/202286,548 mi+2,227 mi
- 15/09/202389,324 mi+2,776 mi
- 03/12/2024105,718 mi+16,394 mi
- 05/12/2025117,939 mi+12,221 mi
Average of roughly 8,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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