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AB08 KWY

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,794 mi
Last recorded48,794 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 48,794 miles

all suspension components corroded

both front springs corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2024 44,355 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2023 40,170 miles

both rear brake hose ferules corroded

front suspension corroded

knocking from o/s/f shock area

play in o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 1 Nov 2022 34,935 miles

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

both front top suspension mount bearing noisy

Fail 1 Nov 2022 34,935 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both front top suspension mount bearing noisy

Pass 21 Oct 2021 29,797 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 29,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 27,312 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 25,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 24,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 19,770 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 17,187 miles

both front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 2 Nov 2015 16,513 miles

front brake discs coroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 15,794 miles

rust lip on front brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,915 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 13,551 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 10,602 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 KWY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 KWY registered?

AB08 KWY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 KWY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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