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AA08 UFZ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,426 mi
Last recorded78,426 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,426 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 78,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,607 miles

front and n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,628 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,879 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,410 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front tyre treads are low and bald on inner edges

nearside front wheel has a slight dent on inner rim

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,014 miles

advise front brake pads 60% worn approx

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,078 miles

advise o/s/r tyre getting close to wear indicators

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 UFZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 UFZ registered?

AA08 UFZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is AA08 UFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UFZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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