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AA08 UGO

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,952 mi
Last recorded26,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 26,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2025 26,823 miles

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

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

all general corrosion , suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2023 26,470 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 26,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 26,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 26,324 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 26,218 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 25,976 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 25,245 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 24,323 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 23,003 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 21,712 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 20,532 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 18,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,343 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 17,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 15,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UGO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO registered?

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

Is AA08 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UGO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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