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AF08 VSO

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,117 mi
Last recorded142,117 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 142,117 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded but not holed

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 141,234 miles

sill to rear arches corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 140,570 miles

front sub frame area corroded, rear subframe area

Fail 28 Jul 2020 140,569 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

front sub frame area corroded, rear subframe area

Pass 4 Jun 2019 137,600 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 124,154 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost exhaust bracket broken, but system remains secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 114,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 114,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,359 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 98,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside reae tyre outer wall small cut

rear heatshield loose

Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,499 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,574 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 1 Mar 2011 41,581 miles

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

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 VSO 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 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 VSO, 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 VSO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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