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AF08 VUV

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,410 mi
Last recorded129,410 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 129,410 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system rusty in places

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear stabiliser arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,355 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 113,460 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 113,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,864 miles

slight leak/noise from injector seals

Fail 5 Sep 2018 101,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb has fallen out (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb not secure (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres inner edges very near cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight leak/noise from injector seals

Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,915 miles

Front front tyres worn on inner edge close to cords

Rear water ingress into rear number plate

Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,175 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 80,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,791 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres tread worn and uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre tread very worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2015 69,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres tread worn and uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre tread very worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2014 58,239 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,239 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,948 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,611 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,623 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 VUV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VUV, 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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What year was AF08 VUV registered?

AF08 VUV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AF08 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 VUV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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