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AA08 TYS

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,218 mi
Last recorded131,218 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 131,218 miles

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

under tray fitted & under body seal added under vehicle

Fail 24 May 2019 131,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted & under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 8 May 2018 117,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,550 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 92,162 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 92,162 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust shield loose

Pass 15 May 2015 81,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,070 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear suspension arm bushs slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2013 60,374 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2013 60,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2012 49,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 49,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 39,401 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 TYS 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 69.2%.

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

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