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2696 U

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,002 mi
Last recorded68,002 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2696 U
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,002 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 68,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light showing white light to rear. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 65,503 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 60,999 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 57,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 42,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 35,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 31,134 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 28,384 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,803 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,738 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 13,672 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 13,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2012 11,171 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,166 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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2696 U is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 2696 U, 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 2696 U registered?

2696 U is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is 2696 U safe to buy?

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