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AA08 UJF

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,659 mi
Last recorded79,659 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,659 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 79,657 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,279 miles

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

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

underside shows signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2024 76,271 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside shows signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,052 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,214 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

underside including steering suspension floor sills and braking components have corrosion not considered excessive attime of test

Fail 7 Dec 2021 67,214 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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

underside including steering suspension floor sills and braking components have corrosion not considered excessive attime of test

Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,331 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 62,331 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn snapped. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,802 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 51,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 46,363 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 46,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2017 43,379 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust heat shields loose

undertrays fitted

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 36,966 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,341 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 28,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2013 28,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,926 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 20,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UJF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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