MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
knocking noise front
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
knocking noise front
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside covered in under cover cannot examine sills
gearbox/engine mounts knocking
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside covered in under cover cannot examine sills
gearbox/engine mounts knocking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
heatshield insecure
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
heatshield insecure
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s and n/s steering rack joints worn
nearside mirror damaged
Offside 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.
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AE58 FBD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AE58 FBD, 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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AE58 FBD is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2008.
Is AE58 FBD safe to buy?
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