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AC08 KOH

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,167 mi
Last recorded184,167 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 184,167 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 184,167 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 176,390 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 171,999 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 165,737 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slightly faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

rear heatshield slighlty loose not likely to detach

Fail 25 Apr 2022 165,737 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slightly faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

rear heatshield slighlty loose not likely to detach

Fail 25 Apr 2022 165,732 miles

Body component insecure nearside mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Body component slightly loose offside mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tant heat shield loose

Fail 1 Apr 2022 165,251 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2021 158,650 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 158,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possable blocked (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 30 Mar 2020 155,044 miles

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

rusty rear springs

Pass 25 Oct 2018 143,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads are low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 132,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 114,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,515 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 97,922 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 97,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,604 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 81,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,295 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,353 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 51,353 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Rear 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 KOH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KOH, 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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AC08 KOH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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