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AF58 UNB

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,520 mi
Last recorded128,520 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 128,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Along the top of the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 120,373 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 120,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 112,164 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 109,853 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 109,851 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,884 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 91,293 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,292 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 79,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil below minimum level (topped up for emmissions test)

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 79,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil below minimum level (topped up for emmissions test)

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 23 Nov 2013 67,088 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 67,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,010 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 UNB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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