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AA08 UKO

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,657 mi
Last recorded127,657 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,657 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 115,440 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,463 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 102,463 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,255 miles

advise exhaust corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 80,255 miles

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

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

advise exhaust corroded.

advise tracking.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,496 miles

brakes to be checked all round

corrosion on exhaust

front tyres worn just off wear bar indicators

Fail 25 Mar 2014 65,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brakes to be checked all round

corrosion on exhaust

front tyres worn just off wear bar indicators

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,658 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 UKO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKO, 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 UKO registered?

AA08 UKO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AA08 UKO safe to buy?

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