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AF08 WLN

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,774 mi
Last recorded82,774 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 82,774 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 82,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,371 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 78,421 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 78,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 74,888 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 74,888 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 72,390 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 72,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,544 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 70,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,192 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,420 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,184 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning light illuminated on dash

vision impaired through windscreen due to excessive deposit of nicotine on the inside of glass

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge (0mm)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,576 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,336 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,911 miles

front pads 80% worn

Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,911 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front pads 80% worn

Pass 21 May 2012 26,285 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 21,175 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 23 May 2011 21,175 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 WLN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

Is AF08 WLN safe to buy?

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