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AF08 KLP

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,852 mi
Last recorded133,852 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 KLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2021 133,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,025 miles

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

front exhaust mounts broken.

Fail 26 Feb 2020 121,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

front exhaust mounts broken.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,639 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,578 miles

slight wear to inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2016 77,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,207 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,478 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 2 Mar 2013 45,252 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in off side rear drop link

Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,298 miles

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

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

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 KLP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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