2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SA58 LJZ
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 124,368 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA58 LJZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 124,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA58 LJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (SA58 LJZ) between September 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
SA58 LJZ Mileage History
- 26/09/201144,863 mi
- 10/10/201256,825 mi+11,962 mi
- 17/09/201363,034 mi+6,209 mi
- 29/09/201470,427 mi+7,393 mi
- 18/08/201572,908 mi+2,481 mi
- 16/08/201682,808 mi+9,900 mi
- 11/08/201787,369 mi+4,561 mi
- 19/07/201892,293 mi+4,924 mi
- 08/08/201998,867 mi+6,574 mi
- 08/08/201998,867 mi
- 18/11/2020102,850 mi+3,983 mi
- 20/11/2020102,905 mi+55 mi
- 27/11/2021105,109 mi+2,204 mi
- 26/11/2022108,311 mi+3,202 mi
- 21/11/2023110,762 mi+2,451 mi
- 27/11/2023110,827 mi+65 mi
- 29/10/2024116,320 mi+5,493 mi
- 05/11/2024116,320 mi
- 04/11/2025124,368 mi+8,048 mi
Average of roughly 5,635 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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