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AA08 UBM

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,099 mi
Last recorded75,099 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 75,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,170 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,549 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 52,296 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,013 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 31,333 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 31,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 21,005 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,967 miles

emissions clean

Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,797 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,694 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 20,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,469 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 UBM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

AA08 UBM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is AA08 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UBM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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