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AE08 TDB

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,466 mi
Last recorded142,466 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 142,466 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 142,466 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 139,191 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 139,179 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 131,496 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 131,450 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 127,010 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 15 Sep 2016 127,004 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 123,866 miles

engine malfunction lamp indicating a fault

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2015 123,866 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 99,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction light illuminated

Fail 22 May 2014 99,037 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,670 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 29 May 2013 75,948 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 55,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,066 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 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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AE08 TDB is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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