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A15 GKW

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,394 mi
Last recorded54,394 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 GKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 54,394 miles

surface corrosionrear subframe,suspension,lower arms,outer rear seatbelt mounts

Pass 14 Jan 2025 50,963 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 50,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 49,197 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 48,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,882 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 45,448 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 42,623 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 39,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 37,114 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,446 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,209 miles

both rear tyres wearing/worn unevenly

Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,184 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 19,678 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 15,741 miles

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

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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A15 GKW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A15 GKW, 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 A15 GKW registered?

A15 GKW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is A15 GKW safe to buy?

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