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AC53 JBC

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,421 mi
Last recorded108,421 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 JBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 108,421 miles

slight rusty underside

Pass 28 Feb 2023 97,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 4 Mar 2022 82,620 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 82,618 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,401 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 70,401 miles

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 63,934 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))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,741 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on inner edges.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 43,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 43,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side wall showing signs off been run whilst tyre flat

Fail 20 Mar 2017 35,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front side wall showing signs off been run whilst tyre flat

Pass 29 Jan 2016 33,270 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,875 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,590 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,184 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,256 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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AC53 JBC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AC53 JBC, 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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AC53 JBC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is AC53 JBC safe to buy?

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