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AA08 ZXP

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,265 mi
Last recorded125,265 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 125,265 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2023 125,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 119,562 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light lens broken but still operating

Fail 18 Aug 2022 119,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light lens broken but still operating

Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,721 miles

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

Reverse light lens broken

Fail 9 Aug 2021 111,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Reverse light lens broken

Pass 12 Aug 2020 107,393 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens broken

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 100,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 94,135 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 94,134 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top bearing seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,951 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,563 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 74,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlamp not working (1.8.A.1c)

Centre Front oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,043 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edge

engine covers fitted

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,350 miles

heatshield insecure

silencer corroded

wipers smeary

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

osf fog light lens broken

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2013 55,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

osf fog light lens broken

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield insecure

osf fog light damaged and inop

osf wiper smeary

Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield insecure

osf fog light damaged and inop

osf wiper smeary

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,549 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

offside front fog light len broken

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 ZXP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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