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AA08 UHU

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,033 mi
Last recorded144,033 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 144,033 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 141,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Dec 2019 141,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 126,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 108,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 83,356 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 83,356 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,711 miles

N/S/R & O/S/F Tyres close to limit

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,412 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 51,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,861 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cut on inside wall but not showing the cord/ply

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 UHU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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