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AA08 UEE

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,721 mi
Last recorded157,721 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UEE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 157,721 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly offshape

Pass 15 Sep 2018 152,722 miles

** both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split **

both front tyres worn on edges 205/55/16

both rear side lights discoloured

rear exhaust heat shield rattle

various body damage

Pass 10 Jul 2017 147,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 138,880 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 138,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2015 135,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 135,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 131,495 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 131,495 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,273 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 100,722 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 73,594 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

traction control lamp on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,594 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

traction control lamp on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UEE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UEE, 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 UEE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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