MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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AF58 UMK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 UMK, 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 UMK is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2008.
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