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AB08 KXH

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,492 mi
Last recorded140,492 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 140,492 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting is insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2020 140,490 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting is insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2018 126,348 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 126,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Back box exhaust mount is broken

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,519 miles

Exhaust hangers are corroded

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 117,517 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust hangers are corroded

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,890 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

signs of oil leak

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

signs of oil leak

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,457 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 75,456 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,920 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,803 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 KXH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KXH, 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 KXH registered?

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

Is AB08 KXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 KXH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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