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2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · NH57 XFY

NH57 XFY

2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 139,784 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2025.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2008 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Dec 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
139,784 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Dec 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1753cc
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NH57 XFY Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2024
  • 139,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

NH57 XFY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 09:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (NH57 XFY) between November 2021 and December 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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.

PASS
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ADVISORY

NH57 XFY Mileage History

  1. 09/11/2021128,887 mi
  2. 29/11/2022133,006 mi+4,119 mi
  3. 20/11/2023136,799 mi+3,793 mi
  4. 02/12/2024139,784 mi+2,985 mi

Average of roughly 3,557 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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2008 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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