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AC08 RUH

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,883 mi
Last recorded137,883 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 137,883 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 137,855 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 122,839 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 104,765 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 104,765 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 89,584 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,546 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 77,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,928 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 69,898 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,280 miles

Radiator/mounting bracket/undertray bent and broken (accident damage?)

brake pedal anti-slip pad starting to split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,839 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad starting to split

Fail 12 Apr 2012 43,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,112 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,922 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 RUH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

AC08 RUH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is AC08 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 RUH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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