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AE57 PVP

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,641 mi
Last recorded37,641 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 PVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 37,641 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

o/s door mirror damaged

side repeters only just visable

Fail 25 May 2012 37,404 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

o/s door mirror damaged

side repeters only just visable

Pass 27 May 2011 28,979 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 28,979 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,267 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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AE57 PVP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE57 PVP, 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 AE57 PVP registered?

AE57 PVP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AE57 PVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 PVP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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