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AA08 ULV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,680 mi
Last recorded115,680 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 115,680 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 115,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 87,006 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 87,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,938 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

engine fault light is on

Fail 17 Mar 2018 80,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

engine fault light is on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,123 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 50,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,819 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 44,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,312 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 29,312 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 ULV 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 62.5%.

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 ULV, 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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What year was AA08 ULV registered?

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

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