2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SF57 OAV
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2008. Recorded mileage 167,409 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1560cc
SF57 OAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/04/2026
- 167,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SF57 OAV Mileage History
- 16/04/2024157,460 mi
- 16/04/2024157,460 mi
- 17/04/2025162,920 mi+5,460 mi
- 23/04/2025163,027 mi+107 mi
- 23/04/2026167,409 mi+4,382 mi
Average of roughly 4,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SF57 OAV 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 (SF57 OAV) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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