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AF08 JCG

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,976 mi
Last recorded140,976 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 140,976 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2026 140,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2025 136,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2024 130,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 125,528 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 125,528 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,544 miles

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2021 112,674 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,165 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,138 miles

Rear tyres 1.6-2mm and cracking

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,601 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,552 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,219 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,789 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 JCG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver 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 AF08 JCG, 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 AF08 JCG registered?

AF08 JCG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is AF08 JCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 JCG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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