MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
handbrake has excessive travel
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
handbrake has excessive travel
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect loose bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect loose bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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AA08 UEX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 UEX, 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 UEX registered?
AA08 UEX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2008.
Is AA08 UEX safe to buy?
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