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AC08 AVU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,751 mi
Last recorded163,751 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 AVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 163,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Pass 2 Jan 2025 156,658 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 150,700 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 142,528 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 142,359 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 134,607 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,552 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 128,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 120,496 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 111,007 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 110,843 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 101,645 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 92,938 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,056 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 90,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 86,846 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 83,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,673 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 57,693 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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AC08 AVU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC08 AVU, 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 AC08 AVU registered?

AC08 AVU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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