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AC08 KSU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,218 mi
Last recorded121,218 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 121,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box heatshield not fully secure

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 113,589 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 113,580 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 107,800 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 105,164 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 105,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 101,550 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 97,651 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 97,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,050 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,904 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,691 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 74,161 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 11 May 2015 74,161 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 23 May 2014 69,958 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 61,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 50,876 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,017 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 KSU 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 73.7%.

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 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

AC08 KSU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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