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AE57 VBZ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,384 mi
Last recorded90,384 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,384 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 90,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,088 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,034 miles

rear fog light mounted high

rear fog light wired in with front fog light

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 VBZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 VBZ, 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

How do I check the history of AE57 VBZ?

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What year was AE57 VBZ registered?

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

Is AE57 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 VBZ 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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