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AF08 KWL

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,433 mi
Last recorded72,433 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 72,433 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,514 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 61,472 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 56,942 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 56,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 53,602 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 50,114 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,828 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 40,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,280 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,198 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 KWL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

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

Is AF08 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 KWL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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