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AF08 WCE

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,731 mi
Last recorded149,731 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 149,731 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 142,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front not working

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

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Fail 14 Nov 2020 142,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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Pass 15 Nov 2019 136,160 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 127,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 120,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover, under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 118,074 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 118,074 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 115,530 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 115,530 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,940 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,697 miles

front brake disc's in poor condition on the inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2013 83,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake disc's in poor condition on the inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,698 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 66,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,796 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 43,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WCE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

AF08 WCE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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