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AC08 RGZ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,117 mi
Last recorded160,117 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 160,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,408 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 133,454 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

injector chuffing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 133,454 miles

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

injector chuffing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,257 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jul 2014 106,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,498 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 RGZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

AC08 RGZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is AC08 RGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 RGZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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