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AF08 KVW

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,313 mi
Last recorded162,313 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 KVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 162,313 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 162,313 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 157,091 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 157,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 149,409 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2018 135,899 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 120,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 104,069 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from o/s drive shaft gearbox oil seal

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,296 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 84,274 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,636 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 48,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KVW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF08 KVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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