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AA08 XBP

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,911 mi
Last recorded70,911 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 70,911 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 70,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 62,349 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 62,282 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 55,903 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,730 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 46,534 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 45,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 44,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 41,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 39,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 36,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 19 May 2014 29,319 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 25,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 20,881 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)

Pass 31 May 2011 15,632 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 XBP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

AA08 XBP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is AA08 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 XBP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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