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AB08 KTJ

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,151 mi
Last recorded125,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 125,151 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear BODY WORK DAMAGED

Pass 15 Aug 2022 120,876 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 112,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 110,248 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 110,248 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 108,963 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 107,163 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2018 107,088 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,449 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 104,440 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,218 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,453 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 94,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,509 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 74,000 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 73,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 KTJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 KTJ, 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 AB08 KTJ registered?

AB08 KTJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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