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AD08 TDX

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,366 mi
Last recorded186,366 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 TDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2026 186,366 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 184,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 181,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Caliper retaining spring missing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 177,309 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 173,942 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2x hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 171,083 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 168,303 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 168,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 164,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 160,519 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 156,517 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 150,572 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 126,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 126,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,217 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 67,913 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

small crack in windscreen out side wiper swept area (nearside bottom corner)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,913 miles

small crack in windscreen out side wiper swept area (nearside bottom corner)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,188 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 TDX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AD08 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

AD08 TDX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AD08 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 TDX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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