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AF08 VVT

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,898 mi
Last recorded102,898 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 102,898 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 102,894 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 100,406 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 98,002 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 98,002 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,411 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,370 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 77,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,760 miles

Offside o/s wiper blade split but clearing

Fail 17 Feb 2015 58,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,128 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 51,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,667 miles

2 x cuts to o/s/r tyre not exposing cords

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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