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WR51 LSR

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,119 mi
Last recorded120,119 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 LSR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 120,119 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides uneven wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 120,104 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides uneven wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,652 miles

Intercooler damp with oil

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 105,652 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Intercooler damp with oil

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,198 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak not excessive

Fail 28 Mar 2019 88,152 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,634 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 82,634 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,317 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 74,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,501 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front headlamps fitted with stick on covers does not effect beam image

engine malfunction light on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 38,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,439 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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WR51 LSR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WR51 LSR, 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 WR51 LSR registered?

WR51 LSR is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is WR51 LSR safe to buy?

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