2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · ML58 OUF
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 130,961 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML58 OUF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2021
- 130,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML58 OUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (ML58 OUF) between September 2011 and December 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 31 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
ML58 OUF Mileage History
- 22/09/201120,982 mi
- 05/09/201230,102 mi+9,120 mi
- 28/08/201333,404 mi+3,302 mi
- 30/05/201438,988 mi+5,584 mi
- 26/05/201553,727 mi+14,739 mi
- 26/05/201553,728 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/201664,556 mi+10,828 mi
- 13/05/201664,556 mi
- 31/05/201778,866 mi+14,310 mi
- 31/05/201778,866 mi
- 18/01/201885,228 mi+6,362 mi
- 07/01/201993,652 mi+8,424 mi
- 07/01/201993,652 mi
- 24/12/2019101,617 mi+7,965 mi
- 14/01/2021108,855 mi+7,238 mi
- 14/01/2021108,855 mi
- 29/12/2021130,831 mi+21,976 mi
- 31/12/2021130,961 mi+130 mi
Average of roughly 10,704 miles per year across 18 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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