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AA08 UBO

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,413 mi
Last recorded105,413 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 105,413 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 105,413 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 99,952 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front small chip on windscreen

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 99,952 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front small chip on windscreen

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,491 miles

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

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion advice a under seal.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 97,368 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Advice a repair due to added stress on the front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe surface corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2022 97,368 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Advice a repair due to added stress on the front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe surface corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2021 96,721 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 96,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 96,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,707 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,727 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished on the tread

Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished on the tread

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 72,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,983 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,786 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,190 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,335 miles

traction light on

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 UBO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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