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AB08 HGP

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,470 mi
Last recorded105,470 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HGP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,470 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area . both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 105,470 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lights need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt missing middle rear seat belt fitted wrong side of seat (7.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area . both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 102,142 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 102,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,397 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 98,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 91,202 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 91,202 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 79,977 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,508 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,196 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,915 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,714 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,951 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,444 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 25,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 22,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,788 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)

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 HGP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB08 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

AB08 HGP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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