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AA08 TWM

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,379 mi
Last recorded169,379 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 169,379 miles

Sill Covers Fitted and various places painted/undersealed underneath

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

Oil Leak

Rear Trailing arm Bushes Deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 169,379 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil Leak

Rear Trailing arm Bushes Deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Sill Covers Fitted and various places painted/undersealed underneath

Pass 30 Sep 2022 158,642 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills to floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted at the time of the retest preventing an inspection of the repaired areas

Visible repaired areas heavily under sealed

Fail 29 Sep 2022 158,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills to floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 147,116 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 147,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,621 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 135,621 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 124,174 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 118,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,160 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 97,539 miles

front tyres edged/worn

rear suspension lower arms corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 97,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres edged/worn

rear suspension lower arms corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,465 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 74,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,644 miles

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,972 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rad stonegaurd broken at o/s

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 TWM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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