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AF08 VSY

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,180 mi
Last recorded155,180 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 155,180 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 155,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2024 136,323 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 7 Jul 2023 125,761 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 121,856 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SIDE PANEL DAMAGE

Pass 5 Jul 2021 119,061 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,759 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 113,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2019 96,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 86,150 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,566 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,421 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,771 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 50,771 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,349 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 VSY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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