The 2008 Ford Focus ST 225 is petrol-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 125,000 km, with an engine output of 166 kW (226 hp). The asking price 9,500 € is about 22% (1,700 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 7,800 €, based on 520 comparable cars. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. Cars of the same brand account for 5.9 % of all cars first used in 2008 (6,442 cars), the 5th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is 368 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 395 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 118 € per month, and the original tyre size is 225/40 R18.

Basic information

Registration number
MXY-282
Mileage
125,000 km
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Engine
2.5 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Red
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WF05XXGCD57L34015
maksimi.fi ID
152297
Nettiauto ID
15898127

Technical details

Power
166 kW / 226 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
6.8 s
Seats
4
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
224 g/km
Kerb weight
1,437 kg
Gross weight
1,890 kg
Last inspection
5/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 9,500 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 7,800 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 520 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Ford Focus, 2008) 5,030 €
  • Low mileage +2,640 €
  • Body type: Hatchback +1,120 €
  • Sold by a private seller −990 €
  • Market price estimate 7,800 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 5/2027

About 9 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2026.

Check with Traficom

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.

Figures describe the Ford FOCUS model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Vantaa, Uusimaa 6 days for sale
2/8/20264/8/20266/8/20268/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Hyvin pidetty Ford kaupan. Siisti.

Viimeisimpiä korjauksia/huoltoja:

93580 km hammastanko ja vetarit vaihdettu 108800 km jakohihna & vesipumppu vaihdettu 120 tkm kohdalla vaihdettu ahtopaineen säätöventtiili. 122 tkm uusittu takajarrut Öljyt/Suodattimet vaihettu huolto-ohjelman mukaisesti

Lisävarusteita:

Scorpion Red Power catback putkisto Vapaavirtaussuodatin Recaro penkit 2 renkaat aluvanteilla

Yhteydenotot:

Ville 0413102049

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Ford Focus ST 225 cost?

Ford Focus ST 225 is for sale at 9,500 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 7,800 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 5 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 02/08/2026.

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 125,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 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 Traficom's 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 petrol and the gearbox is manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 368 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 225/40 R18.

Where is Ford Focus ST 225 located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Vantaa, Uusimaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.