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AF08 JVA

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,868 mi
Last recorded148,868 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 148,868 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 145,568 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 135,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,923 miles

Exhaust system badly deteriorated,

Fail 25 Apr 2018 126,911 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system badly deteriorated,

Pass 29 Apr 2017 115,456 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 85,484 miles

front subframe corroded

o/s/f driveshaft seal oil leak

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2014 73,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,468 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 54,905 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,542 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 JVA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 JVA, 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 JVA is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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