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AE08 TCW

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,357 mi
Last recorded104,357 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 104,357 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 97,090 miles

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,259 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 93,257 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,314 miles

Offside parking brake low effort

Fail 2 Aug 2021 84,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,554 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 72,411 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,873 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 65,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,921 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edges

Fail 14 Jul 2017 59,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,793 miles

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 58,786 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,737 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,151 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 51,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,145 miles

n/s/r indicator bulb starting to loose colour

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,064 miles

Dampness around fuel filler neck pipes/area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2011 34,963 miles

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?

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 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?

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