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AF08 VYV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,232 mi
Last recorded165,232 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 165,232 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 165,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 151,545 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 136,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 120,530 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 95,925 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 95,924 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,060 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,924 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,873 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 81,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,280 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 77,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,589 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,462 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 54,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Screw in N/Side front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,035 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 46,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 VYV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

AF08 VYV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AF08 VYV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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