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AA08 ZVP

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,023 mi
Last recorded136,023 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,023 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 127,757 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 118,756 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,948 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 108,604 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,689 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 83,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 83,313 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front & rear discs part worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,512 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 62,512 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyre sidewall perished/cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,609 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 42,609 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZVP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZVP, 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.

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What year was AA08 ZVP registered?

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

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