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2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,296 mi
Last recorded53,296 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 53,296 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 49,808 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 49,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on inner edge of tread. ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 45,089 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 39,406 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,357 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 29,083 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 26,048 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 24,512 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,955 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 21,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets blocked. (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,264 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,206 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 16,726 miles

slight oil leak sump area

Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,229 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 9,907 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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1 FLP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1 FLP, 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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What year was 1 FLP registered?

1 FLP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is 1 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 FLP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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