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AA08 ZXM

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,892 mi
Last recorded198,892 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 198,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 193,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 186,420 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 166,825 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 130,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,693 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 95,693 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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 ZXM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

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

Is AA08 ZXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 ZXM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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