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AF08 KWM

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,558 mi
Last recorded76,558 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 76,558 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 74,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread(205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner devoid of tread (205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 73,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (205/55/16v) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (205/55/16v) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 70,793 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement l9ower arm console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 70,793 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement l9ower arm console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (smearing) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 68,683 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,460 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Mar 2019 61,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,128 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front wipers slight smearing

Rear exhaust hanger weak/corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 205/5516 (4.1.E.1)

internal headlamp adjuster set to zero for beam test

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,875 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,852 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,685 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,050 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front & n/s/r tyres worn low unable to test o/s/r seat belt (baby seat fitted)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,962 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 KWM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

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

Is AF08 KWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 KWM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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