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AE08 UBH

2008 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,271 mi
Last recorded99,271 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UBH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 99,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 99,271 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 86,172 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 73,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose on mounting

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 58,706 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Red lamp colour fading (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 58,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 53,871 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,332 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 50,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,811 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm. tyre cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm. tyre cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm. tyre cracking in tread and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm. tyre cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 44,811 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights illuminated when side lights switched on (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when side lights switched (1.2.1e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm. tyre cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm. tyre cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm. tyre cracking in tread and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm. tyre cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,934 miles

All tyres starting to crack in tread

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 32,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,020 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiperblades smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 12,265 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiperblades smearing but still clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 29 Mar 2012 3,223 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 2,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to front bumper

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 UBH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBH, 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 UBH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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