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AA08 ZWG

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

271,264 mi
Last recorded271,264 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 271,264 miles

Bonnet catch stiff.

Centre rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 271,264 miles

Bonnet catch stiff.

Centre rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 243,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2013 210,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 210,319 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 165,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 131,811 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 131,811 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,479 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 8,649 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 ZWG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

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

Is AA08 ZWG safe to buy?

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