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AF08 VTG

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,598 mi
Last recorded133,598 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 133,598 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 133,595 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 129,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 125,528 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 125,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,450 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 121,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 117,297 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 112,001 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 107,475 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,101 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,507 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 94,499 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 88,193 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,974 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,878 miles

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)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,194 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,649 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 VTG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 VTG, 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

How do I check the history of AF08 VTG?

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What year was AF08 VTG registered?

AF08 VTG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AF08 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 VTG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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