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A21 MKW

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,347 mi
Last recorded66,347 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 MKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 66,347 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted os and ns slight distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside parking brake lagging operation

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /sill edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of car has been sprayed with underseal

Fail 23 Jun 2025 66,347 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed not located in mount correctly and chaffed to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted os and ns slight distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake lagging operation

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /sill edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of car has been sprayed with underseal

Pass 14 Jun 2024 65,891 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 65,186 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 64,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension and underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2021 63,558 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody undersealed

Fail 27 Nov 2021 63,558 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,452 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 62,452 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,826 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 50,224 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,966 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,256 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,465 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 38,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,301 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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A21 MKW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A21 MKW, 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 A21 MKW registered?

A21 MKW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is A21 MKW safe to buy?

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