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3 XRA

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,316 mi
Last recorded115,316 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 XRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 115,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 115,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 112,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,453 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure x2 (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 103,923 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 103,923 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 96,711 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 92,592 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 92,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 92,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,469 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,831 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,583 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 64,110 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 63,528 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 63,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,478 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012
Fail 6 Dec 2012 49,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 49,113 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 49,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 34,621 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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3 XRA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 3 XRA, 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 3 XRA registered?

3 XRA is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is 3 XRA safe to buy?

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