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AC08 RDZ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,475 mi
Last recorded144,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 144,475 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Injector chuffing

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 135,975 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Fail 14 Jan 2021 135,975 miles

Damage to rear bumper

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 131,756 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Fail 13 Jan 2020 131,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Damage to rear bumper

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 124,674 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 124,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 111,327 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,859 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,617 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,790 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 73,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,146 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,804 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 57,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,038 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 RDZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 RDZ registered?

AC08 RDZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is AC08 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 RDZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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