2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LM57 WTO
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 94,395 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 WTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 94,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 WTO 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 WTO) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 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 (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
LM57 WTO Mileage History
- 26/06/202382,722 mi
- 27/06/202382,722 mi
- 02/07/202486,308 mi+3,586 mi
- 24/06/202589,853 mi+3,545 mi
- 26/06/202694,395 mi+4,542 mi
Average of roughly 3,890 miles per year across 5 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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