2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · LM57 VNH
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 08 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 95,462 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 VNH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2022
- 95,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 VNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (LM57 VNH) between January 2011 and February 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2022 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 (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LM57 VNH Mileage History
- 21/01/201130,466 mi
- 27/01/201235,296 mi+4,830 mi
- 18/01/201340,849 mi+5,553 mi
- 11/02/201446,281 mi+5,432 mi
- 04/02/201550,438 mi+4,157 mi
- 09/02/201550,492 mi+54 mi
- 29/01/201654,384 mi+3,892 mi
- 01/02/201756,187 mi+1,803 mi
- 26/01/201857,473 mi+1,286 mi
- 29/01/201857,500 mi+27 mi
- 24/01/201964,536 mi+7,036 mi
- 24/01/201964,536 mi
- 04/02/202082,172 mi+17,636 mi
- 01/02/202188,918 mi+6,746 mi
- 05/02/202188,918 mi
- 10/02/202295,454 mi+6,536 mi
- 11/02/202295,462 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,877 miles per year across 17 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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