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AB08 BGX

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,372 mi
Last recorded75,372 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 75,372 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 74,435 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 74,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,870 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 73,460 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,990 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 72,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,449 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 72,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,196 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,258 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 70,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,372 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,472 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,951 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,773 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,297 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,906 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 38,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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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AB08 BGX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AB08 BGX, 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 AB08 BGX registered?

AB08 BGX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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