2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · NG57 UJL
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 160,617 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG57 UJL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 160,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG57 UJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (NG57 UJL) between January 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 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: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Central Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner arm (2.”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NG57 UJL Mileage History
- 12/01/201126,109 mi
- 21/01/201231,178 mi+5,069 mi
- 17/01/201337,867 mi+6,689 mi
- 23/01/201444,309 mi+6,442 mi
- 17/01/201550,635 mi+6,326 mi
- 23/01/201658,317 mi+7,682 mi
- 31/01/201781,337 mi+23,020 mi
- 30/01/201891,694 mi+10,357 mi
- 30/01/201891,694 mi
- 28/01/2019102,194 mi+10,500 mi
- 28/01/2019102,194 mi
- 30/01/2020111,270 mi+9,076 mi
- 09/01/2021122,088 mi+10,818 mi
- 14/01/2022131,992 mi+9,904 mi
- 19/01/2022131,992 mi
- 31/12/2022137,093 mi+5,101 mi
- 03/01/2023137,094 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/2023139,782 mi+2,688 mi
- 07/09/2023139,782 mi
- 14/10/2024147,452 mi+7,670 mi
- 13/10/2025160,617 mi+13,165 mi
Average of roughly 9,118 miles per year across 21 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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