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AF58 UMV

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,959 mi
Last recorded147,959 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 147,959 miles

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))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 147,951 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,358 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 143,357 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 134,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 120,413 miles

OIL LEAK

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Fail 17 Jan 2017 120,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,669 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,256 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 89,160 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 87,319 miles

Engine missing but asked to carry out emissions

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

main fuel pipes to tank damp but no sign of a leak

Pass 29 May 2014 87,319 miles

Engine missing but asked to carry out emissions

main fuel pipes to tank damp but no sign of a leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,499 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,402 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,100 miles

Strong advise:- Front number plate letter is deteriorated/incomplete.

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 UMV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UMV, 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 UMV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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