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AB08 KTV

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,619 mi
Last recorded90,619 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 90,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner brake discs corroided

Fail 15 Dec 2018 90,619 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner brake discs corroided

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,854 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,126 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 82,107 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

engine undertray fitted some items not seen

rear bumper crossmember badly bent

slight corrosion front brake discs inner surfaces

x 2 child seats fitted rear seat belts not checked

Pass 5 Dec 2015 78,891 miles

Offside Front position lamp dim

child seats fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,340 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 76,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 72,543 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,478 miles

brake warning lamp on

engine lamp on

Pass 26 May 2011 33,437 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Coolant level low

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 33,437 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Coolant level low

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 KTV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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