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AA08 TVT

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,406 mi
Last recorded97,406 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,406 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall perished/cracked 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive reverse switch leaking in gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 88,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,574 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front 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))

Pass 20 May 2017 70,955 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 60,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 49,546 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 49,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,197 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 16,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,294 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 TVT is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

AA08 TVT is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is AA08 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 TVT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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