2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · YK57 RLW
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 173,355 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK57 RLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2024
- 173,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK57 RLW 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 (YK57 RLW) between July 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YK57 RLW Mileage History
- 28/07/2022158,802 mi
- 28/07/2022158,802 mi
- 22/07/2023167,716 mi+8,914 mi
- 22/07/2023167,716 mi
- 16/10/2024173,355 mi+5,639 mi
Average of roughly 6,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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