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AF58 UOA

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,853 mi
Last recorded90,853 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,853 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Traiyling Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,214 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 86,214 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 81,475 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 81,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,056 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 77,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,960 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 65,431 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,863 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,570 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,833 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 49,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,064 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 40,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 331,161 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,720 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 UOA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

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

Is AF58 UOA safe to buy?

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