Official DVLA Record

2008 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · GF08 WFU

GF08 WFU

2008 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25/04/2008. Recorded mileage 138,509 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2008 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/01/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
138,509 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/01/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
2521cc

GF08 WFU Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2025
  • 138,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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GF08 WFU Mileage History

  1. 21/04/201146,546 mi
  2. 02/05/201265,940 mi+19,394 mi
  3. 03/05/201265,940 mi
  4. 29/04/201380,081 mi+14,141 mi
  5. 29/04/201380,081 mi
  6. 15/04/201494,122 mi+14,041 mi
  7. 27/04/2015105,268 mi+11,146 mi
  8. 27/04/2015105,268 mi
  9. 06/05/2016112,580 mi+7,312 mi
  10. 17/06/2017116,012 mi+3,432 mi
  11. 21/07/2018119,438 mi+3,426 mi
  12. 31/05/2019121,816 mi+2,378 mi
  13. 27/05/2020125,732 mi+3,916 mi
  14. 13/05/2021130,692 mi+4,960 mi
  15. 08/08/2022137,620 mi+6,928 mi
  16. 08/08/2022137,620 mi
  17. 06/01/2025138,509 mi+889 mi

Average of roughly 6,706 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

GF08 WFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 20:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (GF08 WFU) between April 2011 and January 2025.

The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 06 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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