2008 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · R28 GBC
2008 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 120,391 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2521cc
R28 GBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 120,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R28 GBC Mileage History
- 14/01/2023113,775 mi
- 16/01/2023113,775 mi
- 30/04/2024117,112 mi+3,337 mi
- 29/04/2025119,698 mi+2,586 mi
- 23/04/2026120,391 mi+693 mi
Average of roughly 2,022 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R28 GBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (R28 GBC) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section gasket after cat (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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