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AF08 KSK

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,033 mi
Last recorded158,033 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 158,033 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 149,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 149,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 139,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,690 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 130,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 120,462 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,991 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,962 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 84,962 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both replaced (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,720 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,446 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,491 miles

slight smear front wipers

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,001 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 KSK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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