2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NJ58 VGD
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 166,518 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ58 VGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 166,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ58 VGD 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 (NJ58 VGD) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Trailing Arm Bush Worn (Both Sides Marked With Yellow Chalk) (5.3.”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp Aim Unable to be Tested Due to Headlamp Dipped Beam Not Working”; “Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”.
NJ58 VGD Mileage History
- 19/05/2023135,657 mi
- 24/05/2023135,698 mi+41 mi
- 24/09/2024151,059 mi+15,361 mi
- 10/10/2024151,077 mi+18 mi
- 06/10/2025166,518 mi+15,441 mi
Average of roughly 12,938 miles per year across 5 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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