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ACU 2

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,075 mi
Last recorded137,075 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 2
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 137,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 127,927 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 119,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 109,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 101,130 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,726 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,163 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,484 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 73,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted now ok (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted now ok (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,223 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,739 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 50,739 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,345 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,997 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,692 miles

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

both rear tyres mis-shaped

Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,304 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 17,781 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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ACU 2 is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ACU 2, 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

How do I check the history of ACU 2?

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What year was ACU 2 registered?

ACU 2 is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is ACU 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACU 2 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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