2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RN57 WFO
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 103,624 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN57 WFO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2024
- 103,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN57 WFO MOT History
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 (RN57 WFO) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RN57 WFO Mileage History
- 20/07/202291,069 mi
- 20/07/202399,536 mi+8,467 mi
- 19/07/2024103,822 mi+4,286 mi
- 25/07/2024103,624 mi-198 mi
Average of roughly 6,228 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Focus Mk2 (C307)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Instrument Cluster Solder FailureModerate
Dry solder joints on the cluster PCB cause various errors, including "Engine Systems Fault" and immobiliser issues.
- 1.6 TDCI Turbo FailureSerious
Carbon buildup in the oil feed pipe starves the turbo of oil. Repeated failures occur if the system isn’t flushed properly.
- Alternator FailureModerate
Alternators frequently fail on the 1.6 and 2.0 diesel models, often without warning.
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