2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WD57 CFV
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 150,520 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD57 CFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/01/2025
- 150,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD57 CFV 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 (WD57 CFV) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
WD57 CFV Mileage History
- 17/01/2022128,776 mi
- 18/01/2022128,777 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/2023137,930 mi+9,153 mi
- 31/01/2024143,536 mi+5,606 mi
- 31/01/2025150,520 mi+6,984 mi
Average of roughly 7,156 miles per year across 5 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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