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AE58 FCO

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,557 mi
Last recorded134,557 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 FCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 134,557 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,904 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 116,904 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 101,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

exhaust box casing corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2015 101,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

exhaust box casing corroding

Pass 16 May 2014 83,521 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,572 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,131 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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AE58 FCO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE58 FCO, 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 AE58 FCO registered?

AE58 FCO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is AE58 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 FCO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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