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AA08 ZVB

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,770 mi
Last recorded121,770 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 121,770 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 121,770 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 118,709 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 118,709 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,599 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,145 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 101,091 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,936 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,599 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 77,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 56,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,074 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZVB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

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

Is AA08 ZVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 ZVB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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