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AE08 SUR

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,106 mi
Last recorded108,106 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,106 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall...not showing cords

Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,880 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 99,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 88,935 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2014 82,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,781 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 SUR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SUR, 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 SUR registered?

AE08 SUR is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AE08 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SUR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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