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AF08 WDS

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,406 mi
Last recorded125,406 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 WDS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 125,406 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 125,406 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 120,419 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 120,416 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 115,496 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 115,493 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 109,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 103,824 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 103,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 98,449 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 94,093 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 94,093 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 85,855 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 78,996 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jun 2013 71,824 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 May 2012 63,485 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 55,360 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)

n/s front tyre cut

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 WDS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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