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AA08 UTP

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,594 mi
Last recorded199,594 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 199,594 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 199,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 193,227 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 183,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

front wipers smearing

rear bumper damage

Offside Rear close to limit/badly worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2019 183,588 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

front wipers smearing

rear bumper damage

Offside Rear close to limit/badly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2018 160,847 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 160,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 138,073 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 20 Feb 2016 111,394 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 111,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 83,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 48,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 36,224 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UTP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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The MOT history for AA08 UTP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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