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AA08 TWC

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,153 mi
Last recorded125,153 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 TWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 125,153 miles

Both outer sill cover with plastic

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 122,007 miles

REAR SUSPENION CORRODED

Fail 17 May 2025 122,007 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

REAR SUSPENION CORRODED

Pass 31 May 2024 118,677 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 118,674 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 115,141 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 112,006 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 109,466 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 107,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 107,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 101,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 98,325 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2016 95,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 92,586 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 84,485 miles

cut in nsf tyre tread

Pass 1 May 2013 73,893 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 62,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 47,039 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 TWC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC registered?

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

Is AA08 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 TWC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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