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AE08 RBX

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,619 mi
Last recorded87,619 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,619 miles

Nearside wing mirror casing damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside wing mirror casing damage and glass

coolant low

exhaust heat shield loose/ system corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 87,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside wing mirror casing damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside wing mirror casing damage and glass

coolant low

exhaust heat shield loose/ system corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,150 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens cracked (8.1.2a)

exhaust system corroded in places

heat shield loose/insecure

under tray fitted

various oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 77,989 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side mirror casing broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear rose bush excessive split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater missing on side mirror (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side mirror casing broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged inner face damage/bent buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear rose bush excessive split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater insecure on side mirror (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under tray fitted

various oil leak

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens cracked (8.1.2a)

exhaust system corroded in places

heat shield loose/insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,090 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded/heat shield loose/insecure

o/s/f headlight aim on border line

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre approx 3mm worn/tread cracks

rear outer skin exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,018 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre approx 3mm worn/tread cracks

rear outer skin exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,981 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 RBX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

AE08 RBX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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