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4656GDV

2008 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,899 mi
Last recorded98,899 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4656GDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 98,899 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 98,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,661 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 93,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush excess play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 52,608 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 52,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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4656GDV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4656GDV, 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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What year was 4656GDV registered?

4656GDV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2008.

Is 4656GDV safe to buy?

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