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AA08 UNF

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,279 mi
Last recorded144,279 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 144,279 miles

Centre Rear Heatshield insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Unable to check seatbelt because child seat fitted

Offside Rear fuel filler neck pipes damp

Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,496 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 126,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,941 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Low emitter

Oil leak

Slight play from steering column upper attachment

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,603 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 47,884 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 UNF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

AA08 UNF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is AA08 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UNF shows 6 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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