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AA08 TSX

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,373 mi
Last recorded141,373 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 141,373 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 133,568 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 133,568 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced stop lamp part working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 122,652 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 122,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 122,026 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire on engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 105,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 103,259 miles

electrical fault

Pass 15 May 2017 92,045 miles

A/C faulty

cambelt

pads and discs

Pass 28 May 2016 80,678 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 80,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 70,556 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 70,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 60,659 miles

tyres

Fail 12 May 2014 60,659 miles

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

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

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

tyres

Fail 18 May 2013 53,064 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 53,064 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 42,604 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 23 May 2011 33,547 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 TSX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

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

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