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AC08 CVT

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,225 mi
Last recorded126,225 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,225 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 126,185 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 124,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 121,569 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 114,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 108,433 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,211 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2014 89,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,713 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, recommend tracking check

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in outer wall

unable to inspect nearside rea seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,445 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,331 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 67,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,609 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front and rear disc pads worn low

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 CVT is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CVT, 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 CVT registered?

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

Is AC08 CVT safe to buy?

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