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AF08 VHC

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,051 mi
Last recorded147,051 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 147,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 146,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 127,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under and around vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2024 127,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under and around vehicle

heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2023 125,653 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 123,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2023 122,647 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 121,018 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 121,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 119,121 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 119,119 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2020 116,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,741 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,127 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 105,090 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,066 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes slight movement not considered excessive (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,862 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,051 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,310 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,534 miles

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

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 VHC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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