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AC08 RWK

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,095 mi
Last recorded174,095 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 174,095 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 174,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 164,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 156,443 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 147,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 139,992 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 139,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 130,266 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 129,802 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN ON EDGES STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN EDGES STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 109,169 miles

torque reaction bushes splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,763 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 46,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,146 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 RWK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RWK, 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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AC08 RWK is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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