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AC08 RXV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,689 mi
Last recorded118,689 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 118,689 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 116,469 miles

both front inner cv boots perished

both front wishbone back bushes perished/ deteriorated

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Fail 14 Sep 2024 116,469 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

both front inner cv boots perished

both front wishbone back bushes perished/ deteriorated

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 9 Sep 2023 113,243 miles

n/s/f shock light misting of oil

wear to o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,530 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 105,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure pirelli 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing refitted pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,703 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,486 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 86,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front worn smooth inside edge of tyre

exhaust system corroded

Rear both rear tyres heavily cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,776 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,543 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,239 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,876 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 RXV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

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

Is AC08 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 RXV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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