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AC08 XYB

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,729 mi
Last recorded159,729 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 159,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 139,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 128,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone (a) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 120,233 miles

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

a slight amount of oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 28 Jun 2016 111,485 miles

front brake imbalance 10-15%

rear brake imbalance/fluctuation close to limit 0-25% (discs warped slightly )

Fail 20 Jun 2016 111,482 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/f shock (2.7.3)

front brake imbalance 10-15%

rear brake imbalance/fluctuation close to limit 0-25% (discs warped slightly )

Pass 7 Feb 2014 108,581 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 108,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,865 miles

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

nearside rear tyre JUST LEGAL

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,481 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 72,481 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,091 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 50,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 XYB 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 XYB, 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 XYB is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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