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AC08 AVW

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,786 mi
Last recorded88,786 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 AVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 88,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 88,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 84,449 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,762 miles

both rear tyres have cracks

Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting in tread

Offside Rear Tyre splitting in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,949 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 58,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,146 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 57,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,125 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,232 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 34,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,753 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,250 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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AC08 AVW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AC08 AVW, 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 AVW registered?

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

Is AC08 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 AVW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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