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AF08 LBJ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,155 mi
Last recorded125,155 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 125,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 123,451 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 123,446 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre distorted ,,REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION

Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,489 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 113,174 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 113,173 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn fouling on body (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 107,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,896 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge,advise urgent attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge,advise urgent attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 96,860 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge,advise urgent attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing,insecure rear lower (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge,advise urgent attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 90,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,247 miles

Exhaust tail pipe bracket broken

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,613 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,160 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,155 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,309 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,535 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,064 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,963 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 LBJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LBJ, 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 LBJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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