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AA08 XBZ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,639 mi
Last recorded181,639 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 181,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 159,313 miles

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

o/s/f inner rear wish bone bush slightly damaged but not excessive movement .

Pass 18 Apr 2017 141,713 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 25 Apr 2016 127,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2015 108,279 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 108,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 86,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 61,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 46,565 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 35,071 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 XBZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

AA08 XBZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is AA08 XBZ safe to buy?

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