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AC08 XYK

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,881 mi
Last recorded126,881 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XYK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 126,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer wheel ache corroded x2

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,220 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 120,823 miles

Front front exhaust flexie hanger snapped but exhaust secure

Front front wipers smearing

Fail 28 Sep 2022 120,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front front exhaust flexie hanger snapped but exhaust secure

Front front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 1.8mm remaining cracked/weakened (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2mm remaining inner and outer edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,586 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 116,579 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2020 110,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 110,583 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,117 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 90,117 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush has movement

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush has movement due to wear

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces poor condition (3.5.1i)

full exhaust system poor condition ans weak mountings due to corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush has movement

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush has movement due to wear

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces poor condition (3.5.1i)

full exhaust system poor condition ans weak mountings due to corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,357 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 38,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,667 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 13,322 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 XYK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 XYK, 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 XYK is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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