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AB08 HGY

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,455 mi
Last recorded148,455 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 148,455 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 141,937 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 131,746 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 119,955 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 106,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 92,923 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 92,923 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 76,871 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)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 54,017 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,557 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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AB08 HGY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HGY, 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 HGY registered?

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

Is AB08 HGY safe to buy?

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