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AF08 LBY

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,551 mi
Last recorded89,551 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,551 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit 2.5mm

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear indicator pale

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slight distortion and tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - play - STRONG ADVICE

Rear exhaust hangers corroded and thin

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,551 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and feathered on inner edge - 205/50/ZR17/93W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre close to limit 2.5mm

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear indicator pale

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slight distortion and tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - play - STRONG ADVICE

Rear exhaust hangers corroded and thin

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,586 miles

Front exhaust downpipe flexible joint support braiding insecure and exhaust system corroding

Front nearside and offside brake discs inner faces corroded

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Rear number-plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,600 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces - corroding

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,033 miles

exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded

nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush - play

offside rear anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

offside rear tyre - nail in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,525 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,865 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,315 miles

exhaust system and hangers corroding

front brake discs lipped

Fail 1 Mar 2011 35,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system and hangers corroding

front brake discs lipped

wipers slightly smeary

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 LBY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LBY, 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

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What year was AF08 LBY registered?

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

Is AF08 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 LBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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