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AA08 UHN

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,792 mi
Last recorded147,792 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 147,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low motor not functioning (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides within the corroded inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake and position lights discoloured

Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,231 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 144,221 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 131,024 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 112,151 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 112,151 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,424 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 108,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 101,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 96,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,184 miles

Nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate.

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 77,184 miles

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

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

Nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate.

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 64,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 53,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,853 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 41,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,101 miles

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

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,202 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 UHN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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