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AF08 LBN

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,201 mi
Last recorded109,201 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 109,201 miles

Exhaust Front Pipe Bracket Broken

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer & Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 100,460 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reg lamps afected by operation of direction indicators

Sill covers fitted unable to inspect properly

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 100,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reg lamps afected by operation of direction indicators

Sill covers fitted unable to inspect properly

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 96,181 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted (unable to inspect properly)

Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,678 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 89,583 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,433 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 78,343 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 78,343 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 72,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexable pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 72,988 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No detected beam pattern! (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Has become detached! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexable pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,990 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,717 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,819 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,142 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 42,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,382 miles

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

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

hand brake cable need adjustment

Pass 7 Feb 2013 32,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,673 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,941 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 LBN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

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

Is AF08 LBN safe to buy?

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