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AF08 WGM

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,831 mi
Last recorded118,831 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,831 miles

Inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear trailing arm bush worn

Rear exhaust hanger damaged

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 117,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 111,317 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & n/s/r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 2 Apr 2019 111,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front & n/s/r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,167 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 108,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,043 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 99,181 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,130 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 92,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,755 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension bushes splitting

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,879 miles

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

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 30 May 2012 55,393 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,761 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 WGM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGM, 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 WGM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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