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AC08 RSZ

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,951 mi
Last recorded79,951 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 79,951 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 79,951 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 78,734 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 76,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,783 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,285 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,504 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front balljoint dust cover deteriorated

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,018 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,893 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 40,548 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,968 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,189 miles

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,896 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,404 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,807 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,724 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,186 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 RSZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

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

Is AC08 RSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 RSZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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