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AE08 PWJ

2008 Ford Focus

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,643 mi
Last recorded21,643 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 PWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 21,643 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 16 Dec 2011 21,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,118 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 PWJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

AE08 PWJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AE08 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 PWJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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