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AA08 ZWF

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,744 mi
Last recorded113,744 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ZWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 113,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2021 113,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,049 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 112,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 106,954 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,975 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine runs a bit rough.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,734 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,734 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox rubber mount (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,369 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

coolant leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,370 miles

Rear TYRES CRACKING

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,083 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,942 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 42,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,766 miles

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 ZWF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

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

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