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AF08 WDE

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,344 mi
Last recorded128,344 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 WDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 128,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 128,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 124,918 miles

Front undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,346 miles

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

injector leaking gases at cylinder head

Pass 6 Apr 2017 116,702 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 116,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,177 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

rear/centre heat shield insecure

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2015 87,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,859 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,867 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,728 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 WDE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

AF08 WDE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AF08 WDE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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