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AA08 UKU

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,180 mi
Last recorded123,180 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 123,180 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 123,159 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened x 2 rear arms coil springs locate inside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front lower wing insecure

Pass 20 May 2021 116,122 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 116,122 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 112,642 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 112,642 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2019 108,322 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 108,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 100,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 100,844 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 89,044 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 88,468 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 75,999 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 75,992 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2015 66,532 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 55,120 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 55,120 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 46,135 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 37,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 26,509 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 UKU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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