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AA08 TKO

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,398 mi
Last recorded120,398 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 TKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 120,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2021 120,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2019 111,043 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 111,043 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,010 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,578 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre low

eml on dash

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,712 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 52,690 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 52,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 45,774 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 38,524 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 30,915 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,625 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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AA08 TKO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TKO, 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 TKO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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