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66 BXX

2008 Ford Focus

Bronze Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,315 mi
Last recorded87,315 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 BXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 87,315 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

exhaust deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Sep 2024 83,245 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 83,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,816 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2022 77,928 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Offside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 27 Sep 2021 74,597 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,805 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,252 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,045 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 64,045 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,012 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,184 miles

front lower arm rear bushes perished

nearside front tyre close to limit/low edges

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre worn/edges low

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,334 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,224 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,043 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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66 BXX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Bronze with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 66 BXX, 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 66 BXX registered?

66 BXX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is 66 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 66 BXX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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