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AA08 UAF

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,012 mi
Last recorded86,012 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 86,012 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 86,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 May 2016 77,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 67,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,879 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,458 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,769 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 40,769 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 May 2011 32,830 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 UAF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

AA08 UAF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is AA08 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UAF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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