2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · YK58 JWL
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 134,462 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK58 JWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/08/2026
- 134,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 32 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK58 JWL 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 (YK58 JWL) between May 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust on MOT (4.1.2 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All stop lamps illuminated when position lamps turned on (4.3.2 (a)”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction NO EML LAMP (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
YK58 JWL Mileage History
- 20/05/2022122,182 mi
- 23/06/2023125,485 mi+3,303 mi
- 13/09/2025131,186 mi+5,701 mi
- 13/09/2025131,186 mi
- 01/08/2026134,462 mi+3,276 mi
Average of roughly 2,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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