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A10 RGP

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,573 mi
Last recorded101,573 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RGP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 101,573 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 101,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,916 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 87,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 79,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 74,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,490 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on shoulders & ALL TYRES WALL DAMAGE & PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 65,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on shoulders & ALL TYRES WALL DAMAGE & PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,507 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 63,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Sep 2014 54,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,670 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,807 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,047 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,685 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 25,685 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A10 RGP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A10 RGP, 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 A10 RGP registered?

A10 RGP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is A10 RGP safe to buy?

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