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AB08 KVP

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,954 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside light corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2020 81,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

underside light corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside light corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,165 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges/cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 67,165 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges/cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,450 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 62,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,255 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,255 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,745 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing very inner edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,554 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,968 miles

nearside front tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 18 Jun 2013 41,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,096 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 26,092 miles

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

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 KVP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KVP, 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 KVP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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