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SA08 COP

2008 Ford Crown

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,025 mi
Last recorded90,025 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Crown111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 COP
MakeFord
ModelCrown
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 90,025 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 89,845 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 89,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,622 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 89,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,503 miles

Oil leak very slight ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 88,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak very slight ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,453 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,453 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) Flexi to caliper (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 85,050 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,966 miles

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 5 Jul 2013 74,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,672 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cut

How Reliable is the Ford Crown?

Based on 1,969 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31
Headlamp aim too low 29
fog lamp missing 28
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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SA08 COP is a 2008 Ford Crown in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Ford Crown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 111,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Crown fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA08 COP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Crown typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Crown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA08 COP registered?

SA08 COP is a 2008 Ford Crown, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is SA08 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 COP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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