2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · PY58 BXA
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 127,827 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY58 BXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2026
- 127,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY58 BXA 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 (PY58 BXA) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
PY58 BXA Mileage History
- 30/01/2024113,521 mi
- 30/01/2024113,521 mi
- 28/01/2025121,213 mi+7,692 mi
- 30/01/2025121,213 mi
- 22/01/2026127,827 mi+6,614 mi
Average of roughly 7,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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