MOT Status
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104,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre has small cuts in the tread
engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside parking brake low effort
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside parking brake low effort
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
offside front tyre worn on inside edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
offside front tyre worn on inside edges
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside door mirror cover missing
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside door mirror cover missing
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge
o/s/f seatbelt stalk cover damaged
n/s/r indicator bulb starting to loose colour
Dampness around fuel filler neck pipes/area
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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AE08 TCW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 TCW, 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 TCW registered?
AE08 TCW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is AE08 TCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE08 TCW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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