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A15 DAP

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,324 mi
Last recorded92,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 92,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 90,681 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 90,681 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 80,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,715 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres getting low 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,706 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 69,282 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,524 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,185 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front main beam bulb incorrect fitment

middle exhaust box has a rattle

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,006 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bushes perished slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush very slight (2.4.G.2)

rear baffels rattling in systeam

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,797 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,752 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 38,133 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,217 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,858 miles

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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A15 DAP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A15 DAP, 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 A15 DAP registered?

A15 DAP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is A15 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 DAP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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