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AF08 VZG

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,954 mi
Last recorded162,954 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 162,954 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 162,954 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 155,142 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 155,105 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn movement in rear pin/bush assembly requires further investigation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fog lamp lense damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 151,917 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 151,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 146,762 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 146,762 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 139,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,879 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 126,879 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 117,063 miles

engine noise at tickover

Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,705 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,495 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 91,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,994 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,993 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR/HEATSHEILD/ADRIFT

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,322 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 68,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,880 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,327 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,506 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VZG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black 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 VZG, 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

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What year was AF08 VZG registered?

AF08 VZG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AF08 VZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 VZG 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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