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A16 NVM

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,152 mi
Last recorded77,152 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 77,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 77,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 75,939 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,496 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,872 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,451 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 62,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,750 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s outer CV boot weeping

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,633 miles

front no plate obscured

Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,740 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 28,602 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres wear on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2013 28,602 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s & n/s rear tyres wear on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,753 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,545 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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A16 NVM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A16 NVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 NVM registered?

A16 NVM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2008.

Is A16 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 NVM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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