2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LM57 VML
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 159,013 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 VML Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2023
- 159,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 VML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (LM57 VML) between February 2011 and August 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyer (5.2.3 (e))”.
LM57 VML Mileage History
- 07/02/201157,353 mi
- 07/02/201274,574 mi+17,221 mi
- 07/02/201274,574 mi
- 23/08/201389,047 mi+14,473 mi
- 24/08/201389,047 mi
- 22/08/201498,440 mi+9,393 mi
- 17/08/2015110,588 mi+12,148 mi
- 20/08/2016116,952 mi+6,364 mi
- 20/08/2017122,101 mi+5,149 mi
- 20/08/2017122,101 mi
- 06/08/2018127,500 mi+5,399 mi
- 06/08/2018127,500 mi
- 05/08/2019129,716 mi+2,216 mi
- 26/08/2020130,101 mi+385 mi
- 26/08/2021140,321 mi+10,220 mi
- 28/08/2021140,321 mi
- 26/08/2022150,626 mi+10,305 mi
- 26/08/2022150,626 mi
- 25/08/2023159,012 mi+8,386 mi
- 27/08/2023159,013 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,101 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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