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AA08 UJH

2008 Ford Focus

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,458 mi
Last recorded114,458 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UJH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 114,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing on shoulders of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

battery was flat during mot test

on mot log in changed colour from red to maroon

Fail 15 Jun 2018 114,458 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing on shoulders of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery was flat during mot test

on mot log in changed colour from red to maroon

Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,520 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 99,520 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2016 82,300 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 82,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 68,153 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,153 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,229 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,229 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,385 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 43,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,487 miles

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 UJH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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