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AF08 WHN

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,027 mi
Last recorded92,027 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 WHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 92,027 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 92,027 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Serious heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes are binding

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 87,733 miles

Offside Front Brake binding

Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,602 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inners. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 79,602 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inners. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 67,723 miles

Exhaust support broken

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 55,981 miles

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 55,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 44,335 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 35,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,863 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,271 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 25 Apr 2016 29,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,138 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly stepping on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2015 27,138 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly stepping on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,860 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,244 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,465 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,997 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 WHN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WHN, 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 WHN registered?

AF08 WHN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AF08 WHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 WHN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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