CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF08 NHZ

2008 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

152,680 mi
Last recorded152,680 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 152,680 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 152,680 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 142,908 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 142,907 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 137,202 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 127,618 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 127,484 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 119,363 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 107,203 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 107,151 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,797 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,510 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,172 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 78,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,826 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 65,826 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 59,227 miles

NSR Wheel rim inner edge damaged

OSF Tyte close to limit

OSR Tyre ON LIMIT

Fail 31 Jul 2015 59,217 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 58,208 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 39,345 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 39,345 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,618 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 28,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 19,705 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 19,705 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 5,191 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF08 NHZ?

You can check the full history of AF08 NHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF08 NHZ registered?

AF08 NHZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AF08 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 NHZ shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF08 NHZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF08 NHZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.