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AA08 UCN

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,193 mi
Last recorded111,193 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 111,193 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 111,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 105,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 105,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,140 miles

Exhaust 'Flexi' deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 100,140 miles

Exhaust 'Flexi' deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both N/S and O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,592 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 94,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Broken - Rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Double bracket behind Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damaged/weakened - Evidence of being driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres - Mainly inner edges (Also cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,963 miles

Both front Wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and cracking on the tread and side wall area also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and cracking on the tread and side wall area also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front wipers smeary

Fail 18 Jul 2018 81,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front wipers smeary

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge ( close to limit )

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,175 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 74,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,626 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jun 2014 47,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,850 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 39,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 31 May 2011 27,486 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 UCN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UCN, 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 UCN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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