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AD08 XFO

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,675 mi
Last recorded72,675 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 72,675 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 68,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,488 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,215 miles

Front subframe corroded in parts

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,974 miles

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

surface corrosion on most suspension components

Pass 19 Nov 2019 55,415 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,580 miles

Coil spring corroded both nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 40,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 26,945 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,665 miles

advise offside front tyre worn inner tread

Fail 17 Mar 2014 25,665 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

advise both front brake discs corroded inner side

advise offside front tyre worn inner tread

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,729 miles

advise offside and nearside front brake discs corroded inner side

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,799 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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AD08 XFO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AD08 XFO, 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 AD08 XFO registered?

AD08 XFO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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