MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust heat shield laying on rear box.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust heat shield laying on rear box.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine managent warning light stays on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE08 GBA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue 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 GBA, 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 GBA registered?
AE08 GBA is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2008.
Is AE08 GBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE08 GBA 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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