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AD08 XRF

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,013 mi
Last recorded146,013 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 146,013 miles

Nearside Front nail in

Offside mirror damage

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

corrosion to rear outer sills/ wheel arches

Fail 30 Aug 2019 145,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front nail in

Offside mirror damage

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 127,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 127,653 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x3 cuts & minimal tread (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak Gearbox badly leaking ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,044 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 108,370 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 87,234 miles

front discs worn and slightly corroded

front pads worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,131 miles

wear in front wishbone bushes

Fail 6 Mar 2012 65,735 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XRF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

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

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