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AA08 XBT

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,993 mi
Last recorded145,993 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 145,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 145,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 133,892 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Fail 16 May 2024 133,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Pass 3 May 2023 123,997 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 123,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 116,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 116,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 109,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2021 109,301 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 103,318 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 103,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 96,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 96,787 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 89,644 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 89,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tread down to 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre tread down to 0mm inner edge

Pass 26 May 2017 81,331 miles

Front number plate faded

Pass 28 May 2016 72,973 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 May 2016 72,973 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 May 2015 63,585 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 57,160 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 50,563 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 41,920 miles

small cracks in tyres

Pass 5 May 2011 31,272 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 31,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XBT is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

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

Is AA08 XBT safe to buy?

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