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GR08 VCO

2008 Ford Falcon

Grey Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,393 mi
Last recorded185,393 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Falcon51,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 VCO
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 185,393 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 184,602 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 183,205 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 178,160 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2022 173,800 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2021 168,675 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 165,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 156,824 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 147,513 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 133,393 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 128,634 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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GR08 VCO is a 2008 Ford Falcon in Grey with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Ford Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 51,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR08 VCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GR08 VCO?

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What year was GR08 VCO registered?

GR08 VCO is a 2008 Ford Falcon, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is GR08 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 VCO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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