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AB08 HHJ

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,447 mi
Last recorded169,447 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 169,447 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 169,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 162,442 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 153,834 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 140,264 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 130,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 130,182 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 118,026 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 107,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 90,178 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 73,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearward (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rearward (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 72,859 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking high pressure (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearward (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rearward (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,869 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 57,869 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 34,297 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 34,297 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 21,608 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 11,993 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,359 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 8,375 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 HHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

AB08 HHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is AB08 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 HHJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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