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AB08 KSN

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,680 mi
Last recorded119,680 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 119,680 miles

Bad oil leak from engine, dripping onto floor, but just legal for this MOT.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly, on inner edge, and on 2.1mm, in these affected areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive But not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Number plate lamp unit insecure slightly, in its location.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive But not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 119,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and further inspection restricted by sill trim fitted. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Bad oil leak from engine, dripping onto floor, but just legal for this MOT.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly, on inner edge, and on 2.1mm, in these affected areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive But not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Number plate lamp unit insecure slightly, in its location.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive But not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 119,636 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,732 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 113,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 98,464 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded in places especially lower sections

Intermediate exhaust pipe silencer outer skin corroded away but not leaking gases or affecting emissions

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint slight play/movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & small nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Dec 2018 98,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded in places especially lower sections

Brake fluid on minimum level in reservoir

Intermediate exhaust pipe silencer outer skin corroded away but not leaking gases or affecting emissions

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & small nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint slight play/movement

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 175,859 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 171,076 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 May 2015 145,360 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 116,079 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 116,079 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 91,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.

o/s/r child safety lock is on.

Pass 15 May 2012 67,166 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 44,785 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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AB08 KSN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AB08 KSN, 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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AB08 KSN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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