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AF58 UNG

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,479 mi
Last recorded132,479 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 UNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 132,479 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shields slightly insecure

Rear sub-frame/suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 132,476 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside [outer sill] rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both sides front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shields slightly insecure

Rear sub-frame/suspension components corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 126,861 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside outer sill [front to rear] slightly corroded

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

Rear sub frame/suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 126,861 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside outer sill [front to rear] slightly corroded

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

Rear sub frame/suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 121,556 miles

Nearside Outer Sill [front and rear] slightly corroded

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

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear Sub-frame/suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 121,556 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Offside Rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides [rear bushes] Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside [outer sill] Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill [front and rear] slightly corroded

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

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear Sub-frame/suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 117,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 117,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 110,419 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 103,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,601 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

Fail 2 Sep 2019 99,601 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))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Aug 2018 94,579 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 94,579 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,898 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,714 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,284 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perrished on side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,924 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 42,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Aug 2011 29,076 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,076 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)

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 UNG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UNG, 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 UNG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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