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AE08 GOV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,023 mi
Last recorded43,023 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 43,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 41,948 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 41,948 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,924 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 39,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 37,331 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 37,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,519 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 30,616 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 30,616 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,033 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 27,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 23,834 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,389 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,659 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 18,967 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,822 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,876 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 GOV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GOV, 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 GOV registered?

AE08 GOV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is AE08 GOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 GOV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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