The 2008 Ford Focus is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.8 litres.

The asking price is 3,450 €. That is 750 € (28%) above bilbil.fi's estimated market price of 2,700 €. The estimate is based on 982 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 63%.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 7 days.

The odometer reads 299,000 km, which works out at about 16,000 km per year. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Keyless entry and start

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,060 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/50 R17.

The seller is Hontar Auto (Kurikka).

The car has been for sale for 9 days since 03/10/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
EXR-548
Mileage
299,000 km
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Engine
1.8 l, Diesel
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Tyre size
205/50 R17
Wheel size
17″
Steering position
Left-hand
bilbil.fi ID
256413

Technical details

Fuel consumption
7 l/100 km (urban)

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Keyless entry and start
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 3,450 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 2,700 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 982 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Ford Focus, 2008) 2,050 €
  • Sold by a dealer +430 €
  • Keyless entry and start +270 €
  • Body type: Hatchback +210 €
  • Tow bar +160 €
  • Manual transmission −20 €
  • Fuel type: Diesel −400 €
  • Market price estimate 2,700 €

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection

A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

2,982 cars of the Ford FOCUS model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 2,140 defects leading to a failure, or 71.8 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 39.3

    1,173 defects, All cars 27.5

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 15.5

    463 defects, All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 8.6

    256 defects, All cars 7.9

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

The remaining 11.6 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (2,116). Median mileage 245,000 km.

Sale periods

Hontar Auto Oy , Kurikka, Etelä-Pohjanmaa 9 days for sale
3/10/20267/10/202610/10/202613/10/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 247 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 381 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 628 €/yr

Base tax is based on gross weight. Driving power tax is based on gross weight (approx. 1820 kg).

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs

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  • Liability insurance220 €/yr
  • Comprehensive −25% Without discount 280 €/yr 210 €/yr
  • Total insuranceWithout discount 500 €/yr 430 €/yr

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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Ford Focus (2005–2011) · 1.8 TDCi. hatchback 5dr (85kW)

Tyre sizes for this car

  • 205/50 R17 Original
  • 225/35 R19 Recommended
  • 225/40 R18 Recommended
  • 215/50 R17 Recommended
  • 215/55 R16 Recommended
  • 205/55 R16 Recommended

Wheel sizes for this car

16″
17″
18″
19″

Original wheel size: 17″

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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration EXR-548?

EXR-548 is a 2008 Ford Focus with 299,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 3,450 €.

How much does Ford Focus cost?

Ford Focus is for sale at 3,450 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 2,700 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 9 days. The listing entered bilbil.fi's tracking on 03/10/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 299,000 km.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

39.3 % of Ford FOCUS cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (2,982 inspections, median mileage 245,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2008 Ford in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 6,442 Ford passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 5th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (65 %). The figure is a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For Ford FOCUS cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 71.8 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar, Keyless entry and start. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 628 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 205/50 R17.

Where is Ford Focus located?

The car is located in Etelä-Pohjanmaa (Kurikka, Etelä-Pohjanmaa).

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 1,058 € per year: vehicle tax 628 €, insurance 430 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Hontar Auto (Kurikka).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.