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AA08 ZWD

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,308 mi
Last recorded118,308 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 118,308 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arms bushes worn

Fail 15 Mar 2021 118,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arms bushes worn

both rear tyres perished and close to limits

Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,908 miles

ii)Front brake discs worn and corroded and brake pads worn close to 1.5 mm. minimum thickness

iii)rear suspension (trailing arms) bush bondings failing iv)exhaust middle corroded v)heat trays loose vi)no.plate lamp defective

Fail 11 Mar 2020 104,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

i)Both front tyres 94% worn/inner treads worn almost to cords

ii)Front brake discs worn and corroded and brake pads worn close to 1.5 mm. minimum thickness

iii)rear suspension (trailing arms) bush bondings failing iv)exhaust middle corroded v)heat trays loose vi)no.plate lamp defective

Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

number plate lights dull

rear exhaust skin loose

Fail 9 Mar 2019 86,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P1289 & P128A (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55.16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

number plate lights dull

rear exhaust skin loose

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,307 miles

PAS rack damp

both rear tyres starting to wear low and unevenly on edges

front discs brakes lipped and corroded

nearside front shock absorber damp

oil residue engine and gearbox

Fail 15 May 2017 64,307 miles

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

PAS rack damp

both rear tyres starting to wear low and unevenly on edges

front discs brakes lipped and corroded

nearside front shock absorber damp

oil residue engine and gearbox

Pass 26 May 2016 59,014 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2015 54,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers slightly smearing

oil residue on engine

Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,603 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

oil residue on engine

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

base of rear coil springs obscured by suspension arms

marks to bodywork and wheel trims

oil leaks

Fail 10 Jun 2014 49,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

base of rear coil springs obscured by suspension arms

front brake pads low

marks to bodywork and wheel trims

oil leaks

Pass 18 May 2013 42,247 miles

all four tyres wearing low

brake discs corroded

exhuast system corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,820 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly worn.

Both rear brake disc's slightly worn.

Child seats fitted to O/S/R and N/S/R not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Plastic trims fitted to b ottom of both outer sill not allowing full inspection.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 34,820 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake disc's slightly worn.

Both rear brake disc's slightly worn.

Child seats fitted to O/S/R and N/S/R not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Plastic trims fitted to b ottom of both outer sill not allowing full inspection.

Pass 23 May 2011 27,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZWD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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