The road tax status for RY57 LFU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RY57 LFU?

The MOT for RY57 LFU is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 June 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of RY57 LFU?

The recorded mileage for RY57 LFU is 157,927 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RY57 LFU ULEZ compliant?

Yes, RY57 LFU (FORD FOCUS) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · RY57 LFU

RY57 LFU

2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/01/2008. Recorded mileage 157,927 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2008 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07/06/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 157,927 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 07/06/2026

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Mileage: 157,927 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2008
Engine: 1798cc

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RY57 LFU Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2026
157,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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RY57 LFU Mileage History

22/12/201040,330 mi
16/12/201157,107 mi+16,777 mi
16/11/201275,436 mi+18,329 mi
13/08/201387,403 mi+11,967 mi
06/08/201492,138 mi+4,735 mi
30/07/201599,930 mi+7,792 mi
25/07/2016104,305 mi+4,375 mi
12/08/2017113,282 mi+8,977 mi
12/08/2017113,282 mi
08/01/2019126,704 mi+13,422 mi
08/01/2019126,704 mi
07/08/2020140,549 mi+13,845 mi
13/08/2020140,732 mi+183 mi
21/08/2021147,409 mi+6,677 mi
17/02/2022147,411 mi+2 mi
21/02/2022147,413 mi+2 mi
09/06/2025152,896 mi+5,483 mi
08/06/2026152,906 mi+10 mi
25/07/2026157,927 mi+5,021 mi

Average of roughly 7,543 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

RY57 LFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 04:56

MOT Analysis

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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (RY57 LFU) between December 2010 and July 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 25 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 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: “Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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