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AA08 TXZ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,959 mi
Last recorded120,959 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 TXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 120,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 113,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,152 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,284 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 91,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,811 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,507 miles

Emissions reading is at 0.00%

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a cut on the outer sidewall, not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,906 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 69,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2014 69,889 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,012 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,085 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,740 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 TXZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

AA08 TXZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is AA08 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 TXZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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