2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · NH57 LMF
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 122,296 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH57 LMF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 122,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH57 LMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (NH57 LMF) between February 2011 and February 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
NH57 LMF Mileage History
- 09/02/201129,036 mi
- 18/02/201237,968 mi+8,932 mi
- 18/02/201237,968 mi
- 13/02/201347,693 mi+9,725 mi
- 10/02/201455,858 mi+8,165 mi
- 17/02/201565,667 mi+9,809 mi
- 17/02/201672,765 mi+7,098 mi
- 14/02/201780,127 mi+7,362 mi
- 13/02/201886,738 mi+6,611 mi
- 14/02/201886,772 mi+34 mi
- 13/02/201992,245 mi+5,473 mi
- 17/02/2020100,278 mi+8,033 mi
- 18/02/2021103,408 mi+3,130 mi
- 16/02/2022108,514 mi+5,106 mi
- 28/02/2023116,387 mi+7,873 mi
- 20/02/2024122,296 mi+5,909 mi
- 21/02/2024122,296 mi
Average of roughly 7,156 miles per year across 17 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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