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AC08 RMU

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,453 mi
Last recorded128,453 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 128,453 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 125,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 125,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 124,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,016 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 120,452 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 120,451 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 119,234 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 114,413 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underneath car painted/sealed

Pass 9 Jan 2018 110,397 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,682 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 107,682 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 94,701 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,895 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,180 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre valve perishing ./

Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre valve perishing ./

Pass 4 May 2013 59,242 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre ./

smearing slightly front wipers./

Fail 27 Apr 2013 58,960 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nail in o/s/r tyre ./

smearing slightly front wipers./

Pass 7 May 2012 43,194 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 26,189 miles

front discs lipped

front pads close to limit (front inner)

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 RMU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RMU, 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 RMU registered?

AC08 RMU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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