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AA08 ZYH

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,998 mi
Last recorded109,998 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,998 miles

Covers fitted on sills

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 109,994 miles

Fuel system component leaking At engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Covers fitted on sills

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 106,350 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 102,404 miles

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

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,476 miles

Exhaust corroded

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 Sep 2020 95,056 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,104 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 87,536 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 82,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,997 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,905 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,936 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 ZYH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

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

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