2008 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · DL05 DPL
2008 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 109,279 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL05 DPL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 109,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DL05 DPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (DL05 DPL) between July 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
DL05 DPL Mileage History
- 11/07/201126,580 mi
- 19/07/201236,499 mi+9,919 mi
- 03/07/201344,746 mi+8,247 mi
- 22/07/201452,472 mi+7,726 mi
- 27/07/201563,692 mi+11,220 mi
- 08/07/201674,095 mi+10,403 mi
- 08/07/201674,095 mi
- 22/07/201781,451 mi+7,356 mi
- 24/07/201781,451 mi
- 12/07/201886,764 mi+5,313 mi
- 20/07/201992,213 mi+5,449 mi
- 20/07/201992,213 mi
- 28/07/202095,334 mi+3,121 mi
- 16/07/202198,108 mi+2,774 mi
- 23/07/2022102,556 mi+4,448 mi
- 25/07/2023105,957 mi+3,401 mi
- 24/07/2024108,281 mi+2,324 mi
- 22/07/2025108,723 mi+442 mi
- 16/07/2026109,279 mi+556 mi
Average of roughly 5,508 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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