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40 EFW

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,757 mi
Last recorded41,757 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 EFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 41,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 41,333 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 40,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,035 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 37,212 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,270 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,683 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,089 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 27,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,187 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,110 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,760 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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40 EFW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 40 EFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 40 EFW registered?

40 EFW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is 40 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 EFW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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