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AA08 UBR

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,406 mi
Last recorded120,406 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 120,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 106,693 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 106,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,342 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 83,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 73,501 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 63,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 49,765 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2011 27,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2011 27,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 UBR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBR, 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 UBR registered?

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

Is AA08 UBR safe to buy?

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