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AF08 VSG

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,991 mi
Last recorded128,991 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,991 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 128,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2020 125,391 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet lock defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2019 122,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,475 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 104,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,054 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 78,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,664 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 2 Feb 2012 50,253 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 43,980 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 43,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VSG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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