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AF08 VPO

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,713 mi
Last recorded105,713 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 105,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 99,636 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 94,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 88,040 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 88,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,949 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 70,632 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 65,277 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 65,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush debonded and split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush debonded and split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,451 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 42,620 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 42,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 35,435 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 31,782 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,409 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 VPO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

AF08 VPO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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