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AA08 UAB

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,347 mi
Last recorded68,347 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UAB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,347 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 62,527 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 57,176 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 49,187 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 40,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,134 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 32,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 30,377 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 30,377 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 29,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 28,914 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 28,914 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 May 2015 24,900 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 24,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 23,431 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 21,940 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 20,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 18,964 miles

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)

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 UAB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

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

Is AA08 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UAB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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