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AF08 NFP

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,550 mi
Last recorded129,550 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 129,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 129,540 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 126,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 120,503 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 108,494 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 6 Feb 2019 108,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet lock deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,033 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated struggle to open (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi pipe/front and rear mount deteriorated

wipers juddering

Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,058 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms have slight play in bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 98,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms have slight play in bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,719 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2013 58,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2013 58,644 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,475 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,644 miles

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 NFP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

AF08 NFP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is AF08 NFP safe to buy?

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