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AF58 UHU

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,839 mi
Last recorded136,839 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 UHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 136,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 136,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 118,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 118,247 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 106,690 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,707 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front edges (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 6 Feb 2020 83,270 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 6 Feb 2020 83,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,935 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 70,935 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,707 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,294 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 50,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,617 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 43,637 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,168 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,576 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 31,576 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,257 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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AF58 UHU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AF58 UHU, 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 AF58 UHU registered?

AF58 UHU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is AF58 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 UHU shows 21 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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