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AE08 TBN

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,855 mi
Last recorded84,855 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 84,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 77,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,636 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,763 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,171 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 60,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 52,477 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,002 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 45,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 37,957 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 32,862 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,782 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,139 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 21,647 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,009 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 13,779 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 TBN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TBN, 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 TBN registered?

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

Is AE08 TBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TBN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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