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AE08 RUK

2008 Ford Focus

Bronze Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,418 mi
Last recorded106,418 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 106,418 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2023 103,265 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror covered in tape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bonnet release is slightly defective

Pass 13 Dec 2022 99,005 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bonnet release is slightly defective

Fail 12 Dec 2022 99,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2 litres of engine oil added ( to carry out emission test )

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bonnet release is slightly defective

Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,447 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 90,159 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear reflectors are stick-ons

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front ( covered with grease ) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear ( covered with grease ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 84,330 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front ( covered with grease ) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear ( covered with grease ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,733 miles

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test - 1.5 litres oil.

Slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,073 miles

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

O/S FRONT TYRE DANGEROUSLY LOW ON PRESSURE - 10p.s.i. Had to inflate before test.

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

n/s front tyre wearing badly on edges + has damage to outer sidewall

n/s rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing badly on edges + had damage to outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,943 miles

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

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Jun 2016 70,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam fitted new bulb (1.7.5a)

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

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,706 miles

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERIING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 1.5 litres oil

centre/rear exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

n/s rear brake pads wearing thinner than o/s pads

slight play in o/s rear anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,467 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 59,467 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 45,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 35,203 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,903 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 RUK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Bronze with a 1,999cc 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 RUK, 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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AE08 RUK is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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