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AF58 UMB

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,509 mi
Last recorded134,509 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 134,509 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 134,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 123,639 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 123,639 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,617 miles

slight underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2019 82,617 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2018 80,755 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Slight roughness when wheel rotated

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 80,755 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Slight roughness when wheel rotated

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer skin on rear box corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

wipers slightly smearing the screen

Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 40,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 40,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,773 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 32,773 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2011 25,839 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 UMB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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