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AD08 TDV

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,423 mi
Last recorded115,423 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 TDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2023 115,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust heat shield is not fully secure

Pass 18 Mar 2022 112,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 109,329 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 105,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 105,122 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,485 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,476 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc s/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone sat nav carriers ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

both front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 75,981 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone sat nav carriers ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

both front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,552 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,880 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking/deteriated on inner tread edges

Fail 11 Mar 2015 66,880 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking/deteriated on inner tread edges

Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,491 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,912 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,772 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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AD08 TDV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD08 TDV, 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 AD08 TDV registered?

AD08 TDV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AD08 TDV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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