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AE08 GAF

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,786 mi
Last recorded99,786 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 99,786 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Plastic Under-trays Fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,465 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 95,468 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,706 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 92,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 87,711 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 87,708 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,726 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 GAF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE08 GAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE08 GAF registered?

AE08 GAF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is AE08 GAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 GAF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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