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AD58 AKG

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,051 mi
Last recorded217,051 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 AKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 217,051 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 210,014 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 197,164 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 197,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 186,274 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose/rattling.

One number plate light very dim.

Fail 21 Dec 2020 186,274 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose/rattling.

One number plate light very dim.

Pass 17 Dec 2019 173,270 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 161,870 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 151,323 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 135,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,580 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 119,528 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting insecure (7.1.1)

rear exhaust damaged and heat sheilds

Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,391 miles

o/s registration plate lamp dull

Pass 9 Jan 2014 88,489 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,458 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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AD58 AKG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD58 AKG, 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 AD58 AKG registered?

AD58 AKG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AD58 AKG safe to buy?

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