2008 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · RF08 RFE
2008 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 105,314 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF08 RFE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 105,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF08 RFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (RF08 RFE) between June 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RF08 RFE Mileage History
- 29/06/201125,466 mi
- 23/06/201232,399 mi+6,933 mi
- 25/06/201338,652 mi+6,253 mi
- 18/06/201443,252 mi+4,600 mi
- 20/06/201443,253 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/201548,270 mi+5,017 mi
- 17/06/201652,279 mi+4,009 mi
- 27/06/201757,664 mi+5,385 mi
- 27/06/201865,690 mi+8,026 mi
- 25/06/201971,258 mi+5,568 mi
- 25/06/201971,258 mi
- 07/01/202182,592 mi+11,334 mi
- 08/01/202182,592 mi
- 28/01/202285,339 mi+2,747 mi
- 08/02/202285,339 mi
- 03/03/202389,508 mi+4,169 mi
- 03/03/202389,508 mi
- 25/01/202490,047 mi+539 mi
- 29/01/202593,553 mi+3,506 mi
- 17/01/2026105,314 mi+11,761 mi
Average of roughly 5,486 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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