MOT Status
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152,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child seat fitted to centre rear seat
Front brake discs scored
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking around filtter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wiper blade smeary
general perishing around rear suspension bushes
moisture around power steering rack
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant below minimum
oil level low
power steering pipes damp
power steering rack damp
slight smearing to wipers
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205 fitted should be 215 (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant below minimum
oil level low
power steering pipes damp
power steering rack damp
slight smearing to wipers
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
NSR Wheel rim inner edge damaged
OSF Tyte close to limit
OSR Tyre ON LIMIT
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
NSR Wheel rim inner edge damaged
OSF Tyte close to limit
OSR Tyre ON LIMIT
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs worn.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front tyres perished
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front tyres perished
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF08 NHZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 NHZ, 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 NHZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2008.
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