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AC08 KTG

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,558 mi
Last recorded100,558 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,558 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2018 100,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 100,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 May 2017 81,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 May 2016 75,918 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes worn.

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limits.

Fail 30 Apr 2016 75,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front bottom arm rear bushes worn.

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limits.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,886 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 62,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,941 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,412 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 KTG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KTG, 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 KTG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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