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AA08 UBS

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,104 mi
Last recorded125,104 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UBS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 125,104 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 125,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,390 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fornt brake disks lipped

Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,378 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 64,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 54,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,758 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 45,838 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,875 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 UBS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver 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 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

AA08 UBS is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is AA08 UBS safe to buy?

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