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AA08 UCS

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,336 mi
Last recorded123,336 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013 123,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 123,336 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Fail 11 Jun 2012 96,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bumper on nsr damaged

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 UCS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 UCS registered?

AA08 UCS is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is AA08 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UCS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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