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AA08 UBP

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,559 mi
Last recorded94,559 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,559 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,589 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 79,017 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded O/S/F coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear anti-roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,367 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,879 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe lower exhaust mounting broken but not rendering the exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,721 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 58,247 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 52,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 47,892 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,941 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2015 35,205 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 35,205 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 28,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 26,677 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 23,923 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 21,669 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 UBP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

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

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The MOT history for AA08 UBP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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