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AA08 TWN

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,796 mi
Last recorded106,796 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 106,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 96,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 87,949 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 87,949 miles

Exhaust system insecure heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 75,252 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 75,252 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 62,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm heavily cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 46,857 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2015 41,908 miles

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

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)

nearside front and rear tyres worn tyre sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2014 37,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2013 32,833 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 14 May 2013 32,829 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 14 May 2012 27,974 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 24,305 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 TWN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

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

Is AA08 TWN safe to buy?

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