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AC08 WZP

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,935 mi
Last recorded154,935 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 WZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 154,935 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 154,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 146,220 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

emissions no blip detected

Fail 23 Apr 2018 146,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

emissions no blip detected

Pass 8 Apr 2017 140,992 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 137,750 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 135,073 miles

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

exhaust gasses too clean for measurements

Pass 22 Apr 2014 131,705 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 112,925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 112,925 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 98,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 98,118 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 WZP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP registered?

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

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