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AA08 XBX

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,714 mi
Last recorded186,714 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 186,714 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 186,714 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 176,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 166,796 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 166,796 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 158,969 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 158,969 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 153,279 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 153,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 145,152 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 123,213 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 123,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 120,239 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 120,239 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 109,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 109,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 93,349 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,820 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 83,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nails in both rear tyres

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight dampness n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,495 miles

front brake pads 85%

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 XBX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

AA08 XBX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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