2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LM57 VSL
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 164,022 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 VSL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 164,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 VSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (LM57 VSL) between December 2010 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 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 (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LM57 VSL Mileage History
- 15/12/201034,514 mi
- 15/12/201034,514 mi
- 02/12/201147,593 mi+13,079 mi
- 14/11/201256,271 mi+8,678 mi
- 30/10/201365,165 mi+8,894 mi
- 28/10/201471,095 mi+5,930 mi
- 28/10/201471,099 mi+4 mi
- 06/11/201579,235 mi+8,136 mi
- 06/11/201579,235 mi
- 03/11/201687,296 mi+8,061 mi
- 02/11/201796,166 mi+8,870 mi
- 02/11/201796,166 mi
- 01/11/2018104,086 mi+7,920 mi
- 03/10/2019110,953 mi+6,867 mi
- 03/10/2019110,953 mi
- 01/09/2020120,805 mi+9,852 mi
- 11/08/2021130,619 mi+9,814 mi
- 29/06/2022140,155 mi+9,536 mi
- 30/06/2022140,155 mi
- 06/07/2023148,997 mi+8,842 mi
- 05/07/2024155,440 mi+6,443 mi
- 10/09/2025160,252 mi+4,812 mi
- 21/09/2026163,790 mi+3,538 mi
- 23/09/2026164,022 mi+232 mi
Average of roughly 8,211 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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