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AF08 KLJ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,094 mi
Last recorded128,094 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 128,094 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 115,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 109,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Mar 2022 107,187 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front - tyre size 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 104,899 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 103,637 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,666 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,135 miles

Chip in front windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2016 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Chip in front windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,452 miles

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,368 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low and worn on edges

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,427 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,088 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 KLJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KLJ, 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 KLJ registered?

AF08 KLJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 KLJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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