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AF08 KMX

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,472 mi
Last recorded98,472 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 98,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,283 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 81,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,844 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges and perishing slightly

slight play in both front suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2020 67,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 67,769 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,467 miles

front pads wearing low

front tyres low on edge

near side front wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2018 54,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads wearing low

front tyres low on edge

near side front wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,383 miles

slight damp patch off side rear shocker

Fail 17 Mar 2017 48,379 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight damp patch off side rear shocker

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,892 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,545 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,121 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,751 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,997 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 16,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,148 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 KMX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

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

Is AF08 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 KMX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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