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PL57 LWM

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 66,182 miles on the clock, averaging 5,574 miles per year, 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 PL57 LWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,574

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading66,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,557
Average per year5,574
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL57 LWM 11k25k38k52k66k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,182 miles
Since last MOT+7,557 miles
PASS
Mileage58,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,409 miles
PASS
Mileage54,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage50,940 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage47,510 miles
Since last MOT+12,085 miles
PASS
Mileage35,425 miles
Since last MOT+9,755 miles
PASS
Mileage25,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage19,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,353 miles
PASS
Mileage15,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,805 miles
PASS
Mileage10,739 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

RegistrationPL57 LWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About PL57 LWM

What car is PL57 LWM?

PL57 LWM is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL57 LWM?

The last recorded mileage for PL57 LWM was 66,182 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL57 LWM passed its MOT?

PL57 LWM has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2021.

Is PL57 LWM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL57 LWM 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 PL57 LWM?

PL57 LWM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.