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AE08 TXD

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,849 mi
Last recorded110,849 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 110,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 110,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 109,431 miles

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

front no plate cracked

rear brake pads very low

rear no plate water marked

Fail 2 Feb 2022 109,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front no plate cracked

rear brake pads very low

rear no plate water marked

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

Pass 18 Feb 2021 103,048 miles

nearside rear tyre perished + screw in tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2021 103,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre perished + screw in tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,241 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 97,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,947 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 22 Feb 2019 88,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,921 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 19 Feb 2018 79,921 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 30 Dec 2016 70,553 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 63,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,138 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,197 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,510 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,613 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,343 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 TXD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TXD, 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 TXD is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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