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AA08 UDW

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,921 mi
Last recorded112,921 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 112,921 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 108,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner/outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 108,369 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust leak/ fuel injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner/outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 101,230 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner/outer sills surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 101,225 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner/outer sills surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 90,607 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brakes have corrosion and deterioration

Fail 4 May 2023 90,602 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Chassis, suspension, steering and brakes have corrosion and deterioration

Pass 10 May 2022 80,677 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 80,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 74,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,071 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 72,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 64,459 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,784 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 57,784 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,773 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,492 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 30,641 miles

under trays

Pass 12 May 2015 28,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing 2055516

Pass 21 May 2014 26,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 23,886 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 21,712 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,296 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 UDW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

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

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