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AE58 FHX

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 141,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 125,369 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle slight corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2019 125,369 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle slight corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 116,153 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres low tread on inner edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,689 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 107,688 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,059 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2015 96,059 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Dec 2014 84,424 miles

Emissions read at 2.65m-1.This would be expected to be lower(0.50m-1 to 1.00m-1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,424 miles

Emissions read at 2.65m-1.This would be expected to be lower(0.50m-1 to 1.00m-1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over sills fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,355 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 45,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front discs corroded

Front wipers just starting to smear

Fuel filler pipe damp suspect has been over filled

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front discs corroded

Front wipers just starting to smear

Fuel filler pipe damp suspect has been over filled

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FHX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FHX, 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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What year was AE58 FHX registered?

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

Is AE58 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 FHX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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