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AF08 VNC

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,733 mi
Last recorded126,733 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 126,733 miles

Offside Front tyre has worn on inner edge

eml light on

Fail 26 Sep 2017 126,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre has worn on inner edge

eml light on

Pass 5 Jul 2016 101,005 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 101,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,056 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD VERY INNER EDGE

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 98,056 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD VERY INNER EDGE

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,142 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,035 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,893 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 VNC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

AF08 VNC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is AF08 VNC safe to buy?

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