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AA08 UHZ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,461 mi
Last recorded159,461 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 159,461 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 154,727 miles

Has a oil leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 154,723 miles

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

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

Has a oil leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 148,170 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 140,367 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 140,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 131,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone suspension arm mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,005 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 117,067 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 117,067 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 93,480 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 69,219 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 48,311 miles

emission tested to clean

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 UHZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 UHZ registered?

AA08 UHZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AA08 UHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UHZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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