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AF08 NHA

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,713 mi
Last recorded128,713 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 128,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 119,394 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 110,196 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 108,779 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 100,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 100,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,142 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,385 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,033 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 56,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light incorrect color (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,710 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 51,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb refitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb refitted (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cleaned (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,960 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,933 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,312 miles

both rear tyres getting low

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,945 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 NHA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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