2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LM57 GEY
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 127,329 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 GEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 127,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 GEY 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 (LM57 GEY) between September 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2024 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
LM57 GEY Mileage History
- 24/09/2021110,503 mi
- 10/10/2022116,436 mi+5,933 mi
- 10/10/2022116,437 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/2023121,622 mi+5,185 mi
- 31/10/2024127,329 mi+5,707 mi
Average of roughly 5,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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