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AA08 UMY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,581 mi
Last recorded125,581 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 125,581 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 116,832 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 108,559 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 108,497 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside & Offside Front Wings Corroded

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 103,514 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 97,422 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 92,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 85,731 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 80,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 76,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 71,941 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 67,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2015 67,610 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2014 59,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

both reaqr tyres are perished slightly

Fail 22 May 2014 59,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

both reaqr tyres are perished slightly

Pass 2 May 2013 52,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 41,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 30,096 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 UMY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

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

Is AA08 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UMY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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