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AA08 UKZ

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,525 mi
Last recorded120,525 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 120,525 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sill ends corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose Passenger door mirror loose but unlikely to become detached. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers slight leak of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axel bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,931 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 109,931 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Serious exhaust gas leak under bonnet from turbo/DPF area. (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Linkage pin snapped/already detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,819 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 103,754 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 100,851 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 100,851 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 96,373 miles

Rear exhaust hanger missing. Replaced.

front tyres inner edges wear.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,353 miles

Rear hanger missing. exhaust secure.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,439 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 87,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,096 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 73,999 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 68,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 63,805 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 63,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 52,717 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 52,717 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UKZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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