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AA08 TZZ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,427 mi
Last recorded79,427 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 79,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 May 2025 78,405 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 77,677 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn/split

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 77,677 miles

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

Exhaust flexi pipe worn/split

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,551 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 76,238 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 75,367 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,163 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 73,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 51,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,731 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 23,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 21,436 miles

N/s/f tyre side wall perishing.

Pass 23 May 2012 19,033 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 16,389 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 TZZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 TZZ registered?

AA08 TZZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AA08 TZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 TZZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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