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AA08 UFW

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,061 mi
Last recorded102,061 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 102,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 99,075 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 93,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 87,742 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,518 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn offside and nearside

offside and nearside front bottom arm rear bushes perishing and play

Fail 5 Jun 2019 79,518 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn offside and nearside

offside and nearside front bottom arm rear bushes perishing and play

Pass 25 May 2018 72,952 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,477 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 56,136 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,857 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 46,704 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,566 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 40,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 33,483 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear belts checked best poss not detached

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 27,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre inner edge slightly worn

O/S/F Trye inner edge slightly 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 UFW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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