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AF08 LFB

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,196 mi
Last recorded147,196 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 147,196 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 147,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 141,439 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 141,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 132,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 122,848 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 122,848 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 115,156 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all mechanical components corroded

mot carried out in wet conditions

Fail 8 Jan 2021 115,151 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all mechanical components corroded

mot carried out in wet conditions

Pass 24 Jul 2019 102,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,261 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,893 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 72,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,032 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 59,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,230 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,593 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,530 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,973 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 LFB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LFB, 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 LFB is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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