MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Engine management light illuminated
Had to open bonnet with screw driver
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advise front brake discs be replaced
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF08 VML is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 VML, 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 VML registered?
AF08 VML is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2008.
Is AF08 VML safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF08 VML shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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