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A15 SCU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,584 mi
Last recorded73,584 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,584 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 73,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2021 68,412 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,186 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 56,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,603 miles

Offside Rear 3.5mm between primary grooves and bald on the inner edge no canvas showing when inspected

Offside Rear wearing on the inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,747 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,419 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 28,369 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 20,925 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 20,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 20,918 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 20,328 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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A15 SCU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A15 SCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 SCU registered?

A15 SCU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is A15 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 SCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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