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AC08 RXK

2008 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,697 mi
Last recorded118,697 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 118,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 109,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 109,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body component slightly loose Exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 106,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror assembly (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn - no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

revers lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,283 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,779 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 69,022 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 69,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,251 miles

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

SILENCER DETERIORATING

Fail 12 Jan 2018 67,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

SILENCER DETERIORATING

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,521 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 60,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,781 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIORATING

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,769 miles

n/s rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,774 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,946 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,658 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 RXK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red 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 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

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

Is AC08 RXK safe to buy?

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