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AC08 KPN

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,628 mi
Last recorded118,628 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 118,628 miles

Corrosion underneath

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Washers poor

Fail 15 Jun 2026 118,628 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Corrosion underneath

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Washers poor

Pass 22 Jul 2025 114,414 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion underneath

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 109,104 miles

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 102,209 miles

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

Corrosion underneath

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,399 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 88,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,709 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,498 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 48,097 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 37,523 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens smashed

Pass 20 May 2014 19,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre sidewall cracked

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

Nearside front fog lamp lense shattered

O/S/R Tyre sidewall cracked

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

N/S/F Tyre Sidewall Excessively Cracked

O/S/F Tyre Sidewall Excessively Cracked

Fail 20 May 2014 19,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre sidewall cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front fog lamp lense shattered

O/S/R Tyre sidewall cracked

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

N/S/F Tyre Sidewall Excessively Cracked

O/S/F Tyre Sidewall Excessively Cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,145 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 11,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,518 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 KPN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KPN, 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 KPN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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