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AC08 KSV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,566 mi
Last recorded138,566 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 138,566 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r axle arms corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 136,918 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r o/s/r inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 135,640 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r o/s/r inner sill surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2023 133,978 miles

Under tray fitted

Coil spring corroded Near side front off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Near side rear off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel 2 inner sill surface corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 131,567 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 127,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2021 127,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2020 120,921 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2020 120,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2019 112,669 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 112,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 103,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,965 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 94,957 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken MIDDLE (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 66,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 66,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 57,104 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 29 May 2013 46,717 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 26,148 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 KSV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KSV, 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 KSV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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