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AF08 WDO

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,596 mi
Last recorded143,596 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2024 143,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 142,142 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose advise secure.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted.advise replace. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms and subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers are smeary.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas on body. lower inner sill/ lip and rear underside of body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing excessively corroded and loose.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area of body and inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area of body and inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms advise replace.and various retaining bolts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower wheel arch areas corroded.

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

Rear both tyres badly cracking advise replace.

Rear brake backing plates corroded.

Rear brake pipe unions corroded.

exhaust system corroded and rear mount defective.advise replace.

under guard fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2022 140,524 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose advise secure.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner sill lip areas and rear underside of body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded and slightly loose.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security trailing arm mount area of body and inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security trailing arm mount area of body/inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached. exhaust system corroded advise replace. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake backing plates are corroded.

Rear brake pipe unions are corroded.

under guard fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 138,073 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 131,625 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 131,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,594 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear inner sills corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mounting detached but still secure

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,239 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 113,323 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 113,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 106,960 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyres worn on edges

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2016 101,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyres worn on edges

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,959 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,504 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 WDO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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