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AF08 VKC

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,331 mi
Last recorded132,331 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,331 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,747 miles

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

fuel resedue on filler neck

park brake effort only just met

Fail 24 Mar 2018 122,742 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel resedue on filler neck

Pass 9 Feb 2017 112,142 miles

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

injector seal(s) leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2017 112,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

injector seal(s) leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,404 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 85,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,889 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 72,436 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 72,204 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,556 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,559 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,927 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 VKC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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