2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · MA58 VFO
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 118,406 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA58 VFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 118,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA58 VFO 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 (MA58 VFO) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”.
MA58 VFO Mileage History
- 29/09/2023102,797 mi
- 06/10/2023102,984 mi+187 mi
- 25/09/2024111,316 mi+8,332 mi
- 25/09/2024111,316 mi
- 06/10/2025118,406 mi+7,090 mi
Average of roughly 7,725 miles per year across 5 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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