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AA08 UGC

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,668 mi
Last recorded156,668 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 156,668 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 141,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,784 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 114,501 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 96,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,179 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,982 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,843 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 55,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 UGC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

AA08 UGC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AA08 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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