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AA08 UJE

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,939 mi
Last recorded134,939 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 134,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Underbodu corroded exhaust flexi slight defective no leak

Fail 27 Nov 2025 134,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbodu corroded exhaust flexi slight defective no leak

Pass 2 Nov 2024 130,198 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corroded and sills

Fail 2 Nov 2024 130,198 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corroded and sills

Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,873 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 124,873 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 119,478 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 119,478 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 113,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 113,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,865 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 104,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 97,404 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 97,404 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 87,784 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 87,783 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,918 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 70,918 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,691 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,943 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 37,902 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,341 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 20,458 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 20,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 May 2011 15,802 miles

Off Side Mirror Casing Damaged But Not Enough To Cause Injury

Fail 20 May 2011 15,762 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Off Side Mirror Casing Damaged But Not Enough To Cause Injury

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 UJE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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