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AC08 RFO

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,107 mi
Last recorded118,107 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 118,107 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 118,049 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front of DPF unit covered in soot and front lower exhaust section holed. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm badly mishapped to inner edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm badly mishapped to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive All over undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,598 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,889 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged but not causing a hazard

Fail 2 Aug 2019 112,889 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged but not causing a hazard

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 109,223 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 106,448 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2017 106,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,190 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,668 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,539 miles

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

emmisions to low for print out

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,054 miles

emmisions too low for print out

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 RFO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RFO, 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 RFO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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