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AF08 VNE

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,902 mi
Last recorded121,902 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 121,902 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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Apr 2018 121,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,317 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2017 108,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,075 miles

rear tyres bald on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2016 95,071 miles

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

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

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,676 miles

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge small cut in side wall

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2014 70,676 miles

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

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge small cut in side wall

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,172 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 59,167 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 45,830 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 35,541 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 VNE 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 61.5%.

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

Is AF08 VNE safe to buy?

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