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AF08 JPY

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,119 mi
Last recorded103,119 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,119 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 103,119 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge 205/55x16 91v 2.5mm on rest of tread (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,453 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 92,453 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2014 79,033 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front drive shaft inner joint rubber boot holed and leaking slightly but still keeping out dirt.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,331 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 JPY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AF08 JPY, 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 AF08 JPY registered?

AF08 JPY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AF08 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 JPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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