MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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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