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AC08 RHO

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,786 mi
Last recorded170,786 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 170,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 149,744 miles

emisions too clean to provide readout

Fail 19 Jul 2018 149,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

emisions too clean to provide readout

Pass 6 Jul 2017 129,070 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 109,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 109,471 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,787 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 78,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,933 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,222 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,228 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 RHO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RHO, 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 RHO registered?

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

Is AC08 RHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 RHO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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