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AA08 UES

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,771 mi
Last recorded103,771 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 103,771 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 103,665 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,420 miles

Advise both rear tyres perrished.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 69,420 miles

Advise both rear tyres perrished.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,137 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jun 2015 59,137 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,410 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,236 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 45,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn.

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 UES is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UES, 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 UES registered?

AA08 UES is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is AA08 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UES shows 12 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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