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AA08 UEC

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,644 mi
Last recorded142,644 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 142,644 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Alternator belt cracked.

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim just visible.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In outer shoulder of tyre. 205/55x16 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield insecure.

Pass 24 May 2019 137,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Fail 21 May 2019 137,453 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 124,834 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 124,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 22 May 2017 111,722 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNEREDGE

Fail 22 May 2017 111,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNEREDGE

Pass 19 May 2016 99,462 miles

N/s Rear Wheel Rim Dented

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 99,382 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust Rear Heat Shield Inscure

N/s Rear Wheel Rim Dented

O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 87,218 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 87,218 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 74,911 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 74,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 63,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 52,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 52,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 40,212 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 UEC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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