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AC08 KSF

2008 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 104,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box mount broken

Pass 24 Jun 2024 102,599 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,646 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))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 100,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,336 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi bracket broken but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing/cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,507 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 94,507 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,922 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,608 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 86,608 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside side repeater lens broken

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,041 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 82,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,193 miles

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 27 Jan 2014 64,102 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,520 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 53,465 miles

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

Off side rear tyre perished

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,107 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 KSF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KSF, 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 KSF registered?

AC08 KSF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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