Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 421 vehicles, the 2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 (2008)

421 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.6% first-time pass rate

2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115

CarHunch analysed 421 real MOT records for the 2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 421 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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The 2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (80.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

80.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.43

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

127k

Middle half: 104k–147k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 421 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 421 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 869 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 31.5%

274

Silver 24.6%

214

Black 24.2%

210

Grey 15.8%

137

Red 2.8%

White 1.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

127,361

typical

104,126

low mileage

147,209

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 vehicles fall between 104,126 and 147,209 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 104,126 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 104,126–147,209 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115s sit.

⚠ Over 198,732 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 15% of 2008 Ford Focus Zetec Td 115s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (15% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.43

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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