2008 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · GP58 GTZ
2008 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 213,545 km. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 213,545 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP58 GTZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 213,545 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP58 GTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (GP58 GTZ) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GP58 GTZ Odometer History
- 13/11/2021208,974 mi
- 13/11/2021208,974 mi
- 08/04/2025213,545 km
Average of roughly 1,345 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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