2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YE57 PXC
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 116,083 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE57 PXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 116,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE57 PXC 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 (YE57 PXC) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YE57 PXC Mileage History
- 07/07/2023103,871 mi
- 07/07/2023103,873 mi+2 mi
- 09/07/2024111,497 mi+7,624 mi
- 30/06/2025116,081 mi+4,584 mi
- 01/07/2025116,083 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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