2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MV58 WXP
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 84,209 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV58 WXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 84,209 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.
MV58 WXP 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 (MV58 WXP) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MV58 WXP Mileage History
- 05/09/202376,501 mi
- 05/09/202376,501 mi
- 21/08/202478,988 mi+2,487 mi
- 21/08/202478,988 mi
- 11/09/202584,209 mi+5,221 mi
Average of roughly 3,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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