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116,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section and turbo to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section and turbo to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
light corrosion to underside of vehicle
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
front wiper blades poor
rear suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
front wiper blades poor
rear suspension corroded
all coil springs corroded
front brake discs worn
slight binding to nearside rear brake
slight play nearside rear trailing arm bush
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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 1.6mm and very worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
front exhaust heatshield slightly adrift
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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AC08 YVP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 YVP, 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 YVP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2008.
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