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AF08 VNL

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,312 mi
Last recorded87,312 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 87,312 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 87,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn close to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 78,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,590 miles

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2019 74,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Side Wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers Fitted

N/S/R Tyre Deteriorated Cracks / Splits In Inner Side Wall Of Tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,457 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/F Wheel Bearing Slightly Rough When Rotated

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 54,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure Braking Surface Insecure From Brake Pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers Fitted

N/S/F Wheel Bearing Slightly Rough When Rotated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Scrubbing Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 14,622 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 14,622 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,940 miles

Front brake discs inner edges corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,981 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 11,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VNL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AF08 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 VNL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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