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AC56 PMC

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,086 mi
Last recorded28,086 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC56 PMC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 28,086 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 28,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working Door mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 21,419 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 21,095 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 20,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 16,930 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 15,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 14,285 miles

Front both front tyres getting low inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,312 miles

both front tyres getting low inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 11,305 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 9,621 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 9,621 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,823 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 6,430 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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AC56 PMC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AC56 PMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC56 PMC registered?

AC56 PMC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is AC56 PMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC56 PMC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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