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AF58 ULM

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,278 mi
Last recorded152,278 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 ULM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 152,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 152,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 146,047 miles

heat shield present but insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2020 138,965 miles

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

heatshield insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2020 138,965 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2019 132,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2019 131,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2018 123,762 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 123,670 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,399 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 116,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,637 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 108,635 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,384 miles

Engine cover and underbody trays fitted so some items not fully inspected...

Exhaust heat shield insecure but will not fall off or fowl other components

Exhaust sile nser badly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,930 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 82,675 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,232 miles

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 66,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,072 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,762 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 35,762 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 ULM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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