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AE04 DEB

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,218 mi
Last recorded69,218 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 DEB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 69,218 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 66,303 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 63,698 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 61,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 58,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 56,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 52,295 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 49,891 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 49,844 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing.

Pass 18 May 2017 47,379 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 44,377 miles

os rear tyre perished.

Fail 21 May 2016 44,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

os rear tyre perished.

Pass 30 May 2015 40,915 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 40,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,898 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 34,393 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges, suggest rear wheel alignment check / adjust.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,214 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,435 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 25,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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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AE04 DEB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE04 DEB, 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 AE04 DEB registered?

AE04 DEB is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AE04 DEB safe to buy?

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