Ford Focus Style (2008)
2008 Ford Focus Style
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2008 Ford Focus Style. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Ford Focus Style struggles at MOT time, with only 62.9% passing first time against the UK average of 80%—a significant gap that suggests buyers should budget for repairs before test day. Fortunately, dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't a concern, though the 0.88 average failures per vehicle still points to reliability issues.
At around 91,000 miles median, these are relatively low-mileage examples for a 16-year-old car, yet they're already accumulating modest failure counts, indicating age-related wear rather than abuse. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection done and expect to address suspension, lighting, or fluid leaks before MOT—don't rely on it passing first time.
What to check before buying a 2008 Ford Focus Style
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (75%) | 88 | 82.9% | 1.1 |
| Petrol (25%) | 29 | 2.5% | 0.1 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 60% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Ford Focus Style vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Ford Focus Style vehicles fall between 76,457 and 107,696 miles.
2008 Ford Focus Style — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 36 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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