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AF58 UMZ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,315 mi
Last recorded113,315 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 113,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 113,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2024 100,110 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 99,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 91,162 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 87,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,723 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose (fuel tank)

Fail 13 Dec 2021 83,723 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers Not Checked (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose (fuel tank)

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,266 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 72,595 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 72,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 66,159 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroded.

Fail 8 May 2018 65,992 miles

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

Front Inner brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,855 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,873 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 35,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,432 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,111 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 UMZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMZ, 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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What year was AF58 UMZ registered?

AF58 UMZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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