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AE08 TDD

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,502 mi
Last recorded137,502 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 137,502 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,465 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 126,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 105,840 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 105,840 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,817 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 102,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

nsr tyre mishaped tread

Fail 2 Oct 2013 92,008 miles

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

uneven wear to inner edge on osr tyre

wear to inner edge on osf tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,008 miles

uneven wear to inner edge on osr tyre

wear to inner edge on osf tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2012 70,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,883 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 TDD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE08 TDD registered?

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

Is AE08 TDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TDD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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