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AF08 WCZ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,497 mi
Last recorded143,497 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 WCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 143,497 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody and Subframe slightly corroded

Undertrays and Sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2021 143,497 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody and Subframe slightly corroded

Undertrays and Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 136,565 miles

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 130,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

underbody slightly corroded and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2019 130,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

underbody slightly corroded and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,171 miles

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

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

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

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,789 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,645 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,259 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 97,259 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,167 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2012 44,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,011 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 WCZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WCZ, 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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AF08 WCZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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