2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · MT57 DVU
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 136,080 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT57 DVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2025
- 136,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT57 DVU 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 (MT57 DVU) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MT57 DVU Mileage History
- 19/01/2023115,939 mi
- 15/01/2024126,951 mi+11,012 mi
- 15/01/2024126,951 mi
- 13/01/2025136,079 mi+9,128 mi
- 13/01/2025136,080 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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