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AB08 KTP

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,621 mi
Last recorded137,621 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 137,621 miles

Front exhaust flexpipe seperated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 119,951 miles

nsr osr tyres worn on inner edges

nsr tyre cracking in tread pattern

osr tyre has small cuts in tread less than 25 mm

Fail 16 Apr 2018 119,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nsf tyre starting to crack in tread pattern

osr / nsf tyres worn inner edges

osr tyre has small cuts in tread less than 25 mm

Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,851 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

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

Front pipe flexi bracket separated/corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres wearing out of shape slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,771 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak (Gearbox Area)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 81,771 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working Lamp corroded, connections broken (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak (Gearbox Area)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 1 May 2014 61,939 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,968 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 May 2012 44,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 34,171 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 KTP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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