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A15 JTD

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,625 mi
Last recorded48,625 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 JTD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 48,625 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 48,129 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres also nearside front cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 47,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 45,865 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 44,185 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,419 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,533 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 38,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,069 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,651 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,528 miles

bothside front brake pad/s inner face worn thin.

bothside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.

nearside front brake caliper ,misting of oil.

offside front brake disc/s inner face scored.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 23,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

bothside front brake pad/s inner face worn thin.

bothside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.

nearside front brake caliper ,misting of oil.

offside front brake disc/s inner face scored.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,266 miles

bothside front brake pad/s inner face wearing thin.

bothside front lower arm rear bush worn braking and play.

nearside front tyre ,shoulder/s worn thin.

offside front brake disc, inner face scored.

offside number plate light-dim should replace.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,486 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 9,452 miles

both front tyre slightly perished on outer sholder

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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A15 JTD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A15 JTD, 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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A15 JTD is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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