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AA08 ZXJ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,813 mi
Last recorded114,813 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,813 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 114,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 107,175 miles

Front Bumper Damaged, Likely caused due to Accident Damage

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

Fail 2 Sep 2020 107,171 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Can Not Be Opened (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested Headlights out of Alignment due to Accident Damage (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords Showing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper Damaged, Likely caused due to Accident Damage

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

Pass 29 May 2019 98,440 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 98,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,692 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 94,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,239 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 62,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 62,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,759 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,203 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,724 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,771 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 ZXJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

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

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