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AA08 UAE

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,010 mi
Last recorded157,010 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 157,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spring doesnt look like its sat in cup perfect

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot release pad worn

exhaust bracket broken off rear

exhaust heat sheild loose

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 157,000 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spring doesnt look like its sat in cup perfect

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot release pad worn

exhaust bracket broken off rear

exhaust heat sheild loose

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 148,189 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 148,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both sides (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 140,690 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 140,688 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 125,471 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 125,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 113,078 miles

oil low

Fail 21 Jun 2018 113,078 miles

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

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

oil low

Pass 22 Jun 2017 101,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 101,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,192 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 85,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,411 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 76,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,952 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,429 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 33,930 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 UAE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

AA08 UAE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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