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AA08 UGE

2008 Ford Focus

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,066 mi
Last recorded107,066 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 107,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 107,054 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 102,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,669 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,582 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,736 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 85,736 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,964 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 70,021 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,274 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 61,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,452 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 51,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner. raised block tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 51,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner. raised block tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,137 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Jun 2015 41,949 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,976 miles

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 UGE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UGE, 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 UGE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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