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AF08 VFD

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,019 mi
Last recorded112,019 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 112,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 112,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror missing Interior rear view mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,341 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,640 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 88,153 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,253 miles

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

Nearside rear stop/tail bulb slightly discoloured

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear stop/tail bulb slightly discoloured

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,870 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,421 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 58,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,621 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,515 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,676 miles

cut in n/s front tyre outer side wall

Fail 21 Jan 2013 39,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut in n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,446 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 VFD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFD, 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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What year was AF08 VFD registered?

AF08 VFD is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 VFD safe to buy?

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