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1125 RW

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,320 mi
Last recorded126,320 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1125 RW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 126,320 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 123,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,435 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,685 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 111,685 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 106,834 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 106,834 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on side wall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 99,981 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on side wall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,219 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 94,157 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,743 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 79,922 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 79,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 72,497 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 63,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2016 63,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 16,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 46,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 39,368 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 35,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,177 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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1125 RW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1125 RW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1125 RW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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