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AB08 KWG

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,177 mi
Last recorded75,177 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,177 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 77,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 69,924 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 66,318 miles

Offside Front drive shaft bearing noisy

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 66,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drive shaft bearing noisy

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 62,944 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,648 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,124 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,018 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,183 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 45,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 41,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,651 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,592 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,499 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 KWG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

AB08 KWG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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