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AE08 FXN

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,427 mi
Last recorded162,427 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 162,427 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 158,973 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 158,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure lens missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 155,570 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

light corrosion to various areas of chassis, nothing appears excessive

Fail 28 Mar 2017 155,570 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

light corrosion to various areas of chassis, nothing appears excessive

Pass 22 Jun 2016 144,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 144,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 132,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2015 132,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 124,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,241 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 116,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 105,101 miles

front discs worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,959 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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AE08 FXN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FXN, 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 AE08 FXN registered?

AE08 FXN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AE08 FXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 FXN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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