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AA08 UCP

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,951 mi
Last recorded135,951 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 135,951 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

rear exhaust has slight leak

Fail 12 Apr 2021 135,951 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

both rear indicatores faded

rear exhaust has slight leak

Pass 16 Apr 2020 132,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 127,625 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 117,540 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 72,307 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,098 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,098 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,727 miles

automatic fuel filler fitted

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,573 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,075 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 UCP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

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

Is AA08 UCP safe to buy?

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