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AF08 WBP

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,276 mi
Last recorded156,276 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 156,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 152,316 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 130,471 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,461 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 91,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 85,518 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 77,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 71,371 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 65,851 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 54,781 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 WBP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WBP, 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 WBP registered?

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

Is AF08 WBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 WBP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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