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AF58 UNJ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

183,768 mi
Last recorded183,768 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 183,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 183,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 174,077 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 174,075 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 159,775 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 159,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 143,588 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 143,588 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,760 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 128,760 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 117,321 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,321 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 103,799 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,721 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 89,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2011 77,302 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 UNJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

AF58 UNJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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