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AE58 FBD

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,233 mi
Last recorded188,233 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 FBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 188,233 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

knocking noise front

Fail 3 Apr 2023 188,233 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

knocking noise front

Pass 4 Apr 2022 184,617 miles

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

Nearside covered in under cover cannot examine sills

gearbox/engine mounts knocking

Fail 2 Apr 2022 184,610 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside covered in under cover cannot examine sills

gearbox/engine mounts knocking

Pass 3 Apr 2021 173,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 2 Apr 2021 173,954 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 156,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2020 156,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 139,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,587 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,952 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heatshield insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2017 122,890 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2016 119,588 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s and n/s steering rack joints worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,318 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,727 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,490 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 57,490 miles

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

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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AE58 FBD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE58 FBD, 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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AE58 FBD is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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