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AE08 RMZ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,661 mi
Last recorded113,661 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 113,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 109,472 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 106,655 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 101,558 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,453 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,493 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,759 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,691 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 83,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,834 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 57,588 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre low on tread (3 mm) out of shape on inner edge & Tyre has cut on inside wall

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,783 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 47,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 23,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 RMZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE08 RMZ registered?

AE08 RMZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is AE08 RMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 RMZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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