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AF08 CPB

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,964 mi
Last recorded117,964 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 CPB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 117,964 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 104,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,585 miles

Air filter box pipe split

Fail 14 Oct 2021 103,585 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Air filter box pipe split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,754 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 101,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,358 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,334 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape and on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,472 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 80,469 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger at flexi (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres scubbed on inner edges! advise tracking

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,878 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,828 miles

front brake discs lipped inner face

Fail 30 Jun 2015 63,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped inner face

Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,941 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,427 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres low on edges.o/s smooth on inner edge.both have been repaired

Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,419 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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AF08 CPB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF08 CPB, 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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AF08 CPB is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AF08 CPB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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