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AF08 KLK

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,936 mi
Last recorded111,936 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 KLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 111,936 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 111,936 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 111,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 105,968 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

mid heat shield insecure

Fail 12 May 2023 105,968 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

mid heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2022 98,470 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 98,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,550 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 91,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,444 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 88,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,545 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,254 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 64,251 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 slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 57,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 57,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 49,907 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2013 37,656 miles

Rear nearside tyre cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,221 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,242 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 KLK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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