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AA08 ZXD

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,332 mi
Last recorded117,332 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 117,332 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 117,332 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wear on top suspension mount

Pass 20 Jan 2018 85,643 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 81,203 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle and exhaust

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

wear in offside front shock absorber top mount

wear on suspension bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2016 78,006 miles

windscreen cracked but in in drivers view or swept area

Fail 30 Jan 2016 77,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust corroded

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)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

windescreen cracked in swept area not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,357 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,385 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 61,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 53,725 miles

Blow on number four injector

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 41,713 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 ZXD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXD, 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 ZXD registered?

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

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