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AA08 UKW

2008 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,770 mi
Last recorded117,770 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 117,770 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,451 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 101,995 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake may require adjustments or repairs

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2016 94,413 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 85,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 85,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has a section which is corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 81,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Evidence of leaking injector seal

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 81,242 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,210 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 77,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 63,125 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 48,001 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 48,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 UKW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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