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AB08 KWR

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,305 mi
Last recorded105,305 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 105,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle covered in underseal including suspension parts

Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,742 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 102,742 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,032 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 92,032 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refit bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,934 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,910 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,530 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 56,530 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,117 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,647 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat sheilding insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,170 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 36,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside front tyre wall cracking (205/55 R16)

offside front tyre wall cracking (205/55 R16)

offside rear tyre wall cracking (205/55 R16)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KWR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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