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AA08 TKF

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,802 mi
Last recorded142,802 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 TKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 142,802 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer and inner sills corroded to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 132,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 125,950 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 125,944 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 123,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 123,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,784 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 118,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,636 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 103,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight leak (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 91,424 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight leak (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,719 miles

child seats fitted

front + rear coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

internal head light switch adjusted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 82,719 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seats fitted

front + rear coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

internal head light switch adjusted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded and been repaired

Fail 12 Feb 2014 64,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,427 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 55,427 miles

Centre Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 48,156 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 37,353 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 37,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TKF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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