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AF58 UKW

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,664 mi
Last recorded104,664 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 UKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 104,664 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty , pads 70% worn approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 104,664 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty , pads 70% worn approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,599 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,598 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured lower arm rear bush aluminium broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2019 97,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

no reverse light

Fail 30 Oct 2019 97,326 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

no reverse light

Pass 11 Oct 2018 92,852 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 92,852 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 83,556 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 83,555 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear tank area (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,362 miles

no emissions readings

no reverse lights

o/s/f wishbone rear bushes perish

Fail 4 Aug 2016 75,362 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

no emissions readings

no reverse lights

o/s/f wishbone rear bushes perish

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,867 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,017 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,400 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,951 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 UKW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UKW, 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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AF58 UKW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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