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AE08 SRV

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,158 mi
Last recorded82,158 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 82,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 73,438 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 73,062 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 73,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 71,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,384 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 70,384 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 69,890 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 69,014 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on the inner edge.[not fully cut tread type]

Pass 15 May 2017 64,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 61,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,073 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,027 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres outer edges damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,535 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 SRV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

AE08 SRV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is AE08 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SRV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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