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AC08 DGO

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,027 mi
Last recorded84,027 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 84,027 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 84,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 72,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 71,152 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,696 miles

All 4 tyres heavily split cracked and perished on tread 205-55-16

Rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 65,696 miles

All 4 tyres heavily split cracked and perished on tread 205-55-16

Rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 64,998 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,408 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,371 miles

Offside wiper blade smearing windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,152 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 53,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 35,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,209 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,928 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 DGO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DGO, 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 DGO registered?

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

Is AC08 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 DGO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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