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AA08 UDZ

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,719 mi
Last recorded88,719 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 88,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,677 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s front and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s front fog light not working

Fail 30 Jul 2019 72,677 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s front and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,125 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,297 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 44,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Bonnet (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,216 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,340 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 22,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 21,959 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 19,305 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 UDZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

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

Is AA08 UDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UDZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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