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AA08 UHW

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,162 mi
Last recorded59,162 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 59,162 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 59,160 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2025 57,296 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2023 56,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 55,351 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2022 55,335 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,344 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,741 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 53,714 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 52,419 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 52,417 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 50,555 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 50,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,832 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,161 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,107 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 42,107 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 41,808 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,907 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,527 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 30,501 miles

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

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

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 UHW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

AA08 UHW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is AA08 UHW safe to buy?

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