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AE58 WAT

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,548 mi
Last recorded82,548 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 WAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 82,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 82,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencers missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 76,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater tinted - doesn't effect light emitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side repeater tinted - doesn't effect light emitted

Fail 24 Dec 2024 76,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak slightly leaking ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease from retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside side repeater tinted - doesn't effect light emitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre has puncture repair - marked in yellow

Offside side repeater tinted - doesn't effect light emitted

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 70,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside side indicator tinted .

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside side indicator tinted

Fail 30 Dec 2023 70,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside side indicator tinted .

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside side indicator tinted

Pass 22 Dec 2022 67,922 miles

Front side windows tinted but not considered excessive

Offside Front Coil spring corroded On bottom ring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 67,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,251 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 65,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 64,094 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 63,080 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,980 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockers weak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 43,975 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint front drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockers weak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,813 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 30,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,736 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,801 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s wiperblade torn but still clearing screen

Fail 16 Aug 2012 20,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

o/s wiperblade torn but still clearing screen

Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,662 miles

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

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

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 WAT is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WAT, 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 WAT is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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