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AE08 FPU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,579 mi
Last recorded93,579 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 93,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle has underbody sealant applied Rear& Front

Pass 27 Mar 2025 92,616 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 92,616 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,376 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 91,344 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Large hole in centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sills excessively corroded both sides & weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing as white due to lens missing (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 90,702 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,575 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 89,556 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak in middle section machine was showing wrong readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Middle section has a excessive exhaust blow which on co machine is effecting readings did not carry out test (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust cat bracket has totally corroded away and not supporting the cat or exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Advise other boot rubbers look poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded when carrying out checks a huge section came away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded when carrying out checks a huge section came away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative When carrying out brake test heard a thud then stopped working (1.1.6 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel No hand brake effort recorded on brake test (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise signs of slight oil leak from poss pas pump as there is oil around that area not excessive to fail

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Advise under side of car is excessively corroded all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing has live rust finger and thumb test passed but is live (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge close to showing cords very inner edge itself (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing has live rust finger and thumb test passed but is live (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding from rear advise rear brake check (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Poss due to brake issue? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight mist from gearbox oil seal has broken up and slight mist from seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,519 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Heavily underseal all underbody prescribed area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 88,480 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,258 miles

noise from offside rear hub/ brake

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn/ cracking

slight oil leak offside front shock absorber

Fail 7 Jun 2019 88,258 miles

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

noise from offside rear hub/ brake

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn/ cracking

slight oil leak offside front shock absorber

Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,463 miles

Underside badly corroded at rear.

offside rear antiroll bar link slight play

Pass 30 May 2017 78,185 miles

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2017 78,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 26 May 2016 67,895 miles

child seat fitted NSR

exhaust flex section blowing

front exhaust bracket corroded/ broken

power steering fluid leak

rear bush of both front wishbones poo

Fail 25 May 2016 67,895 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted NSR

exhaust flex section blowing

front exhaust bracket corroded/ broken

power steering fluid leak

rear bush of both front wishbones poo

Pass 29 May 2015 62,202 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 29 May 2014 55,239 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 47,911 miles

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

front pads low and inner discs corroded

rear exhaust bracket brocken

Fail 28 May 2013 47,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front pads low and inner discs corroded

rear exhaust bracket brocken

Pass 28 May 2012 39,524 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 39,524 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 29,371 miles

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

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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AE08 FPU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE08 FPU, 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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AE08 FPU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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