2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · SB58 FHS
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 86,076 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB58 FHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2023
- 86,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB58 FHS 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 (SB58 FHS) between January 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions unable to be completed c/o far too high, h/c far too high, lambda far too high. suspect engine burning excess”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at spring cup ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”.
SB58 FHS Mileage History
- 13/01/202280,541 mi
- 20/01/202280,542 mi+1 mi
- 16/09/202283,349 mi+2,807 mi
- 21/09/202283,349 mi
- 05/09/202386,076 mi+2,727 mi
Average of roughly 3,369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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