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AA08 ZTG

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,717 mi
Last recorded36,717 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ZTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 36,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 36,440 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 35,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,625 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 34,281 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 32,909 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,069 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,815 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,719 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,750 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,359 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 21,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,741 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,614 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 19,614 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 ZTG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZTG, 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 ZTG registered?

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

Is AA08 ZTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 ZTG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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