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AA08 ZST

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,366 mi
Last recorded180,366 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ZST
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 180,366 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 180,366 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 166,179 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

slight wear to front tyres on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2016 165,794 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 148,667 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 121,989 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 97,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,769 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 68,313 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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AA08 ZST is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AA08 ZST, 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

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What year was AA08 ZST registered?

AA08 ZST is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AA08 ZST safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 ZST shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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