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AA08 TXS

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,403 mi
Last recorded74,403 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,403 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side slightly stiff (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 74,403 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side slightly stiff (2.5.B.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,941 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side slightly stiff (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 69,941 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side slightly stiff (2.5.B.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,510 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 65,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,224 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 56,206 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,352 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,999 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 44,999 miles

Nearside Front 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)

20rear baby seats fitted not allowing full belt inspection. outer plastick skin sills fitted not allowing full sill in spection.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,812 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 TXS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

AA08 TXS is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AA08 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 TXS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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