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AA08 TSZ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,036 mi
Last recorded204,036 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 TSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 204,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides pan arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 204,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps and insecure (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned loose (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides pan arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 190,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Position Light and Stop Lamp Slightly Discoloured

Rear Underbody Heatshield Slightly Loose

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

Underbody Corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 190,118 miles

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

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

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

Rear Position Light and Stop Lamp Slightly Discoloured

Rear Underbody Heatshield Slightly Loose

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

Underbody Corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 172,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Position Light and Stop Lamp Slightly Discoloured

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 160,803 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position/Stop Lamp slightly discoloured

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 146,546 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 139,156 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 139,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 129,580 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 129,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 123,112 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 123,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,923 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 97,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,893 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 74,456 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 65,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 54,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 43,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 32,987 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 TSZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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