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DA57 PLX

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Ford Focus Petrol 1798cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 72,081 miles on the clock, averaging 2,758 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for DA57 PLX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,081
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,758

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,081 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,758
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA57 PLX 31k41k52k62k72k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,081 miles
Since last MOT+2,035 miles
PASS
Mileage70,046 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage67,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,286 miles
PASS
Mileage65,589 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage63,797 miles
Since last MOT+2,791 miles
PASS
Mileage61,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,591 miles
PASS
Mileage57,415 miles
Since last MOT+2,254 miles
PASS
Mileage55,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,161 miles
Since last MOT+2,179 miles
PASS
Mileage52,982 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage51,002 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage49,028 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage47,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage43,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,445 miles
PASS
Mileage41,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,903 miles
PASS
Mileage38,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage38,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,293 miles
PASS
Mileage30,959 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 PLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About DA57 PLX

What car is DA57 PLX?

DA57 PLX is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DA57 PLX?

The last recorded mileage for DA57 PLX was 72,081 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA57 PLX passed its MOT?

DA57 PLX has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.

Is DA57 PLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA57 PLX is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is DA57 PLX?

DA57 PLX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.