2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SY58 VFE
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 134,140 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY58 VFE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2023
- 134,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY58 VFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (SY58 VFE) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear Body panel insecure tailgate trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
SY58 VFE Mileage History
- 18/10/2022133,967 mi
- 19/10/2022133,970 mi+3 mi
- 19/10/2023134,140 mi+170 mi
- 24/10/2023134,140 mi
Average of roughly 170 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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