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A11 GEB

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,287 mi
Last recorded51,287 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 GEB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 51,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,011 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 41,595 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush N.S. & O.S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 35,880 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 35,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,484 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,518 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 28,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 26,932 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 26,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,218 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four of vehicles (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,441 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,528 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 18,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,902 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,456 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,702 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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A11 GEB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A11 GEB, 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 A11 GEB registered?

A11 GEB is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is A11 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 GEB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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