MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
engine malfunction lamp indicating a fault
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine malfunction lamp indicating a fault
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine malfunction light illuminated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine malfunction light illuminated
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE08 TDB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 TDB, 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 TDB registered?
AE08 TDB is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is AE08 TDB safe to buy?
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