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357 GUY

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,216 mi
Last recorded162,216 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration357 GUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 162,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 157,437 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 155,315 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 151,264 miles

Offside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2022 146,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive offside drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 146,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 143,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive offside drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 136,077 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 132,747 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 127,028 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 127,028 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 127,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,370 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 122,370 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 104,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low inside edge

Offside rear tyre wearing low inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,315 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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357 GUY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 357 GUY, 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 357 GUY registered?

357 GUY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is 357 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 357 GUY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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