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AF08 NLU

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,310 mi
Last recorded139,310 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 139,310 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 139,240 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Boot full

Exhaust heat shields loose

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

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

Offside Front door mirror damaged but secure

Offside Front going flat and perished

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 135,966 miles

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

Offside Front door mirror damaged but secure

Offside Front perished

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot full

exhaust shield adrift

Fail 20 Feb 2018 135,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front door mirror damaged but secure

Offside Front perished

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot full

exhaust shield adrift

Pass 15 Mar 2017 131,826 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror damaged but still supported

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 121,103 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,952 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,494 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,287 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 NLU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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