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AF08 VGT

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,684 mi
Last recorded147,684 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 147,684 miles

bonnet hard to open

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2022 147,675 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet hard to open

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2021 131,657 miles

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE READING LOW

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

SILL COVERS FITTED, SILLS NOT CHECKED

Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 114,510 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement under bonnet mount at offside (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

air filter box insecure and blowing, not sealed correctly

components undersealed cannot fully inspect

covers fitted covering components

dpf pipes from filter to battery box insecure slightly, advise inspection and secured

exhaust heatshields insecure slightly

nearside front tyre tread at 2mm tread

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,086 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,585 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 89,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,091 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 77,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,756 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)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2015 61,756 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)

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 22 May 2014 52,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs slightly scored.

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. 205/55/16

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. 205/55/16

Pass 17 May 2013 43,290 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 43,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 34,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 34,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 25,969 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)

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 VGT 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 66.7%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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