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AF08 WFN

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,362 mi
Last recorded108,362 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 108,362 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,306 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 128,508 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 123,429 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 123,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,388 miles

Both front disc pitted against on inner edge

Both rear tyres have age related cracks

Child seat fitted to Osr seat belt not tested

Front pads getting low

Power steering slightly heavy

Fail 12 Oct 2017 115,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front disc pitted against on inner edge

Both rear tyres have age related cracks

Child seat fitted to Osr seat belt not tested

Front pads getting low

Power steering slightly heavy

Pass 15 Oct 2016 109,897 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 109,897 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,847 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 104,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 100,882 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 77,002 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,937 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,274 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)

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 WFN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WFN, 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 WFN registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF08 WFN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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