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AA08 ULS

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,020 mi
Last recorded130,020 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ULS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 130,020 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021
Pass 3 Nov 2020 118,330 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 106,156 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 106,154 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 101,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 94,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 87,157 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 87,157 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,324 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,304 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,675 miles

Nearside Front 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)

vehicle failed to trigger smaokemeter. therefore a pass is issued

Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,725 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 64,725 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,974 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 47,284 miles

dampness at fuel filler neck

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 ULS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

AA08 ULS is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AA08 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 ULS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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