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398 TJH

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,197 mi
Last recorded94,197 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 TJH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,197 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 91,590 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,016 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,541 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 81,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 205/50/R17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,432 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,963 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,056 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,056 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,334 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,762 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,036 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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398 TJH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 398 TJH, 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 398 TJH registered?

398 TJH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is 398 TJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 398 TJH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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