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AE08 SYN

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,056 mi
Last recorded129,056 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 129,056 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 128,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 128,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 128,706 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 118,689 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 104,797 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,032 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 92,865 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front seat belt stalk plastic cover missing but still functions as intended

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth, bald inner edge close to exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 92,865 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front seat belt stalk plastic cover missing but still functions as intended

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth, bald inner edge close to exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,901 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 5 Nov 2016 87,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 29 Aug 2015 77,083 miles

Front both suspension arms, rear bushes perishing

Front number plate distorted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2015 77,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Front both suspension arms, rear bushes perishing

Front number plate distorted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2014 68,016 miles

surface cut on outer wall n/s/rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,273 miles

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

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

surface cut on outer wall n/s rear tyre

unable to check n/s rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2013 59,273 miles

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

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

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

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

surface cut on outer wall n/s rear tyre

unable to check n/s rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,705 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 42,858 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread pattern

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 SYN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SYN, 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 SYN registered?

AE08 SYN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AE08 SYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SYN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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