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AC08 RHJ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,163 mi
Last recorded192,163 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 192,163 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 192,163 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 186,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 181,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 175,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 169,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fuel injectors chuffing.

Offside Front Headlamp loose, but not insecure.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 163,236 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges, recommend tracking check.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 156,069 miles

Exhaust corroded

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))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to loose shape on inside edge, recommend replacement.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level below min

Pass 11 Oct 2017 150,072 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished and worn slightly unevenly

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2017 149,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyre perished inside tyre wall

Front number plate cracked, unlikely to be misread

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 144,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 127,416 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 114,982 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,973 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 97,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 81,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight uneven tread wear to offside rear tyre.

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 RHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RHJ, 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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What year was AC08 RHJ registered?

AC08 RHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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