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AC08 XXO

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,478 mi
Last recorded152,478 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 152,478 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe, inner sills and rear suspension mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 146,495 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on inner sills, rear sub frame and rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 146,427 miles

Emissions not tested Tue to level of smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on inner sills, rear sub frame and rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 142,060 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four wheels buckled on inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

gearbox nosey or duel mass flywheel

Fail 17 Jun 2021 142,042 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four wheels buckled on inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

gearbox nosey or duel mass flywheel

Pass 19 Jun 2020 131,813 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 19 Jun 2020 131,813 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 16 Jul 2019 119,163 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 106,750 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,456 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,054 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,291 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,864 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 28,021 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,757 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XXO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

AC08 XXO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is AC08 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 XXO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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