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AD08 TFE

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,255 mi
Last recorded127,255 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 TFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 127,255 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 124,878 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,410 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 103,309 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 103,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 99,785 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 94,959 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 94,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,640 miles

front tyres getting low

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,640 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres getting low

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,418 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 71,580 miles

Manufacturers covers impede parts of the inpection

Removed items obsuring view of the road

Some damage to vehicle body work N/S and O/S

Windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,866 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Engine oil weep

Nail on O/S/R tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,159 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,435 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,434 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,754 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 35,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,580 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 TFE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

AD08 TFE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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