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AF58 UNP

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,132 mi
Last recorded119,132 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 UNP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 119,132 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Sep 2024 119,122 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak inter cooler pipe split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both park brake performances low

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2023 112,270 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,108 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,279 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 94,274 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,540 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heatshield loose

Fail 5 Sep 2018 80,539 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heatshield loose

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,472 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,922 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,627 miles

emmitions too low to read

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,408 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,508 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,981 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread areas

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 UNP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNP, 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 UNP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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