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AA08 TWY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,881 mi
Last recorded77,881 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 77,881 miles

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

rack damp

Pass 2 May 2017 70,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 70,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 59,539 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear seat belts partially checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 59,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

all coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear seat belts partially checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,159 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,157 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 45,107 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 45,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 39,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,917 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 TWY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

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

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