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AA08 UDY

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,622 mi
Last recorded82,622 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,622 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 82,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 81,141 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,326 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,919 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 46,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cover missing

nearside front tyre has several side wall cuts

offside front tyre worn to 3.0 mm & worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2012 46,965 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cover missing

nearside front tyre has several side wall cuts

offside front tyre worn to 3.0 mm & worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2011 34,979 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre wall have cuts

Fail 25 May 2011 34,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre wall have cuts

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 UDY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UDY, 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 UDY registered?

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

Is AA08 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UDY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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