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AF08 WLJ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,898 mi
Last recorded99,898 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 99,898 miles

Lower exhaust heat shield lose

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front front brake discs blue and corroded

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

Rear spare flat

Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,482 miles

Front engine malfunstion on dash led

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,364 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,518 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 91,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,252 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 84,252 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,214 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,876 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 51,876 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 39,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,108 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 WLJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

Is AF08 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 WLJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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