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AA08 TLN

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,885 mi
Last recorded114,885 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 114,885 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 114,885 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 102,006 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 79,071 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,590 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 70,590 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides, (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both sides, (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield partly insecure,also center to rear heat shield,

Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear stop light discolored,

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 67,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear stop light discolored,

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,558 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken,

Pass 30 Sep 2017 57,064 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges,

Fail 30 Sep 2017 57,064 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both sides, (2.5.B.2b)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges,

Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,338 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,653 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,483 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,251 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 38,251 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,456 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESP light stays

both front wipers

Fail 13 Jan 2012 23,095 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESP light stays

both front wipers

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 TLN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

AA08 TLN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AA08 TLN safe to buy?

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