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AF08 WGG

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,237 mi
Last recorded116,237 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 116,237 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 113,744 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2025 113,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 105,801 miles

Offside Front different alloy wheel fitted

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 3 Sep 2024 105,747 miles

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 different alloy wheel fitted

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,860 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 98,859 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N\S AND O\S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 95,090 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2021 88,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,668 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 85,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 1 Apr 2019 77,862 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 77,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,070 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush as slight wear (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack as slight knocking and inturnal play

Fail 13 Apr 2017 67,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box cover broken and hanging down (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush as slight wear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre as cut on outer side wall not showing cord

steering rack as slight knocking and inturnal play

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,764 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,935 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 36,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 36,497 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 36,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,259 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape.

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 WGG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WGG, 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 WGG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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