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AA08 TKE

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,730 mi
Last recorded136,730 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 TKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 136,730 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 136,730 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 126,012 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2024 115,344 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2024 115,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2023 104,743 miles

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

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 27 Jul 2022 94,763 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 94,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,494 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,258 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 79,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 73,931 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded off but still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres stepped

Fail 16 Jun 2017 68,262 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger rotted off (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f & n/s/f (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres stepped

Pass 11 Jun 2016 63,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm, also has 2 cuts on sidewall not deep enough to show cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,048 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking in tred

N/S/F wheel buckled

Pass 7 Jun 2014 49,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,611 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 42,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,804 miles

T/C light indicates a fault

Fail 2 Jun 2011 30,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AA08 TKE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AA08 TKE, 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 AA08 TKE registered?

AA08 TKE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is AA08 TKE safe to buy?

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