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AC08 RPY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,953 mi
Last recorded150,953 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 150,953 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2025 150,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 135,549 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side slightly perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2023 125,253 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted.petrol cap slightly poor condition.bonnet catch slightly poor condition,,

Fail 16 Aug 2023 135,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted.petrol cap slightly poor condition.bonnet catch slightly poor condition,,

Pass 19 Aug 2022 109,022 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing.

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 16 Aug 2022 108,894 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing.

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 93,491 miles

o/s/ball joint dust cover slightly perishing.under tray ,sills covered.wipers slightly poor condition.

Pass 22 Aug 2020 76,910 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 76,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,428 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,500 miles

Both rear tyres have degradation to sidewalls.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,540 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,829 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,476 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,285 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,284 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 17,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RPY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

AC08 RPY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AC08 RPY safe to buy?

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