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AC08 CVR

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,055 mi
Last recorded69,055 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 69,055 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS COVERED PLASTIC TRIM

Pass 7 Jan 2025 68,234 miles

Nearside Front SILL HAS CORROSION/DAMAGE BUT COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,850 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 66,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 65,491 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 63,533 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S OUTER SILL

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 63,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

DAMAGE TO O/S OUTER SILL

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,738 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S OUTER SILL

Pass 2 Jan 2020 61,971 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S OUTER SILL

Pass 2 Jan 2019 59,799 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S OUTER SILL

Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,277 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,745 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 53,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,011 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 41,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 33,418 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 33,418 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,398 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,872 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 9,351 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 CVR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AC08 CVR, 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 CVR registered?

AC08 CVR is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is AC08 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 CVR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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