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AC08 AVY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,478 mi
Last recorded89,478 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 89,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 87,598 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear stop lamp slightly discoloured

Offside Rear position lamp slightly discoloured

Offside Rear stop lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Sep 2024 86,553 miles

Offside Front door mirror casing damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,578 miles

Offside Door mirror damaged.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,677 miles

Offside Door mirror damaged.

Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,833 miles

Nearside Head lamp ajuster not working.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 77,833 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Head lamp ajuster not working.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,932 miles

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

Offside Front door mirror casing damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

wear to offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,582 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,379 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 59,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,488 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 45,951 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,975 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,724 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 AVY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AVY, 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 AC08 AVY registered?

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

Is AC08 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 AVY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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