2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · RV58 RZK
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 184,592 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV58 RZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 184,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV58 RZK 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 (RV58 RZK) between April 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RV58 RZK Mileage History
- 26/04/2023155,805 mi
- 07/05/2024171,225 mi+15,420 mi
- 07/05/2024171,225 mi
- 18/12/2025184,586 mi+13,361 mi
- 22/12/2025184,592 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 10,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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