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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
exhaust system showing corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front wipers slightly smearing
oil residue on engine
front wipers slightly smearing
oil residue on engine
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
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
all four tyres wearing low
brake discs corroded
exhuast system corroded
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.
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.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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