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AA08 UDJ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,857 mi
Last recorded147,857 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 147,857 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 147,856 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

brake discs corroded/worn

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,926 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 124,348 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken ce (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,373 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,925 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 77,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering inoperative fluid leak also noted at pump/pipework (2.3.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,981 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,771 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 57,770 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,294 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 33,265 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 33,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 17,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,649 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)

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 UDJ 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 66.7%.

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

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