2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SP58 SZX
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 121,456 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP58 SZX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2022
- 121,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 30 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP58 SZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (SP58 SZX) between August 2011 and August 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed/corroded. rearmost silencer located in central position”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed/corroded, adjoining front flexi section and flange badly ”.
SP58 SZX Mileage History
- 04/08/201126,409 mi
- 09/08/201235,878 mi+9,469 mi
- 09/08/201235,878 mi
- 26/07/201346,634 mi+10,756 mi
- 26/07/201346,634 mi
- 22/07/201460,871 mi+14,237 mi
- 05/08/201572,627 mi+11,756 mi
- 25/07/201681,949 mi+9,322 mi
- 26/07/201681,949 mi
- 04/08/201791,849 mi+9,900 mi
- 01/08/2018100,766 mi+8,917 mi
- 18/07/2019105,874 mi+5,108 mi
- 26/10/2020111,198 mi+5,324 mi
- 28/10/2020111,222 mi+24 mi
- 24/08/2021112,605 mi+1,383 mi
- 27/08/2021112,605 mi
- 19/08/2022121,456 mi+8,851 mi
Average of roughly 8,608 miles per year across 17 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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