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AF08 VZN

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,532 mi
Last recorded135,532 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 135,532 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner / wearing outer edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet lock / latch operation very poor

Pass 25 Oct 2024 131,303 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 129,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,441 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 121,580 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 121,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 118,441 miles

Offside Front brake slight lag - 18%

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Nov 2020 118,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front brake slight lag - 18%

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,412 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 114,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,347 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,820 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 98,818 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,322 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 93,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,142 miles

condition of heat shield

condition of o/s/f pads

Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,179 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,304 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,298 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,405 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 VZN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

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

Is AF08 VZN safe to buy?

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