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AF08 VBB

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,857 mi
Last recorded190,857 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 190,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 173,931 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 155,081 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front offside and nearside suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

parking brake has slight reserve travel

Fail 1 Mar 2016 155,081 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front offside and nearside suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 27 Feb 2015 136,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 113,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear of undertray broken/loose

Fail 22 Feb 2014 113,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear of undertray broken/loose

Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,407 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

engine management lamp staying

Pass 26 Feb 2011 54,300 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 54,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front 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 VBB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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