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AF08 LBE

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,112 mi
Last recorded167,112 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 167,112 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 167,112 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 162,692 miles

o/s/f tyre perished and worn

reverse lamp lense damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2022 156,608 miles

n/s number plate lamp

Pass 23 Mar 2021 150,573 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 150,573 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 150,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 144,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 133,477 miles

n/s/f inner c/v boot perrished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside

Pass 5 Mar 2018 126,399 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot perrished

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,505 miles

front tyres worn close to 1.6mm

o/s/f inner c/v boot perished and cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,685 miles

slight oil leak from n/s inner c/v boot

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,357 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,526 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 82,526 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,600 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,174 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 39,174 miles

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

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

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

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 LBE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF08 LBE?

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What year was AF08 LBE registered?

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

Is AF08 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 LBE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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