2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · ML58 VVJ
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 109,560 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ML58 VVJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2023
- 109,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML58 VVJ 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 VVJ) between October 2011 and June 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2023 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing One (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
ML58 VVJ Mileage History
- 25/10/201117,759 mi
- 25/10/201222,733 mi+4,974 mi
- 15/10/201327,463 mi+4,730 mi
- 21/10/201432,621 mi+5,158 mi
- 21/10/201537,494 mi+4,873 mi
- 21/10/201537,494 mi
- 19/10/201641,480 mi+3,986 mi
- 13/10/201745,218 mi+3,738 mi
- 29/10/201858,910 mi+13,692 mi
- 30/10/201858,911 mi+1 mi
- 29/10/201971,452 mi+12,541 mi
- 29/10/201971,452 mi
- 17/10/202083,657 mi+12,205 mi
- 05/11/202194,972 mi+11,315 mi
- 28/09/2022105,055 mi+10,083 mi
- 28/09/2022105,055 mi
- 07/06/2023109,560 mi+4,505 mi
- 07/06/2023109,560 mi
Average of roughly 7,902 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (ML58 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as ML58VVJ.
JAGUAR
XE
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
BMW
1 SERIES
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
AUDI
Q3 S LINE VOR 40 TFSI QUAT S-A
FORD FOCUS Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.