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AD08 XLK

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,192 mi
Last recorded135,192 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 135,192 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Undertrays

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 130,280 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 130,280 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 129,529 miles

Offside Front Damage to external bodywork

Fail 21 Jan 2021 129,529 miles

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 123,062 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 117,277 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 117,229 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 110,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR EXHAUST HANGER

Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,401 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,370 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 64,370 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,946 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,535 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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AD08 XLK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AD08 XLK, 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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What year was AD08 XLK registered?

AD08 XLK is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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