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AE08 MSZ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,314 mi
Last recorded122,314 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 122,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 111,909 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 103,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,177 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 90,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,780 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,454 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,655 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 44,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,443 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,794 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 MSZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MSZ, 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 MSZ registered?

AE08 MSZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is AE08 MSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 MSZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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