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AF08 VPU

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,349 mi
Last recorded100,349 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 100,349 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 100,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 83,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front slightly smearing

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 69,210 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 55,718 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,629 miles

Front both tyres wearing heavily on inside edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 May 2016 39,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 28 May 2015 36,298 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,912 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 VPU 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 92.3%.

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 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 VPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 VPU registered?

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

Is AF08 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 VPU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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