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AB08 KTO

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,102 mi
Last recorded117,102 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,102 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 117,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,564 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 113,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 107,586 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 107,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 104,104 miles

Front wipers smear

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 97,632 miles

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 92,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre outer sidewall perished/cracking.

Rear Child seats fitted in rear, unable to fully inspect seat belts.

Pass 6 May 2015 86,595 miles

nearside registration plate lamp is dim

Fail 6 May 2015 86,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside registration plate lamp is dim

Pass 16 May 2014 73,899 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 73,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 60,354 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 60,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2012 47,715 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 33,226 miles

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

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

upper and lower engine covers fitted covering components

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 KTO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KTO, 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 KTO registered?

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

Is AB08 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 KTO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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