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AA08 TXD

2008 Ford Focus

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,763 mi
Last recorded118,763 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 TXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 118,763 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

underbody, sills and suspension components all corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 118,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror cracked

underbody, sills and suspension components all corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 117,248 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension arms corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 117,243 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension arms corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,016 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 111,011 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,064 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 107,064 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,790 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake flexi insecure

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake flexi insecure

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,680 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,796 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 84,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 72,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,001 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 55,001 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,692 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 40,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 2 May 2011 23,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2011 23,596 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 TXD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TXD, 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 TXD is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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