2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · LM57 VLX
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 115,671 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 VLX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 VLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (LM57 VLX) between January 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
LM57 VLX Mileage History
- 15/01/201132,141 mi
- 18/07/201137,152 mi+5,011 mi
- 16/07/201247,089 mi+9,937 mi
- 17/07/201356,165 mi+9,076 mi
- 09/07/201465,505 mi+9,340 mi
- 29/06/201574,278 mi+8,773 mi
- 06/07/201683,720 mi+9,442 mi
- 06/07/201793,697 mi+9,977 mi
- 16/07/2018101,644 mi+7,947 mi
- 24/04/2019106,361 mi+4,717 mi
- 12/08/2020112,583 mi+6,222 mi
- 12/08/2020112,583 mi
- 14/07/2021115,659 mi+3,076 mi
- 15/07/2021115,671 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 7,957 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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