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AA08 ZYR

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,935 mi
Last recorded107,935 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,935 miles

Rear no reverse lights.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 107,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear no reverse lights.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,259 miles

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Central Rear exhaust skin coming of rear silencer box, starting to hit fuel tank.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 102,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour to much white light emitting from light (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Central Rear exhaust skin coming of rear silencer box, starting to hit fuel tank.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 96,152 miles

reverse light inop

Fail 9 Oct 2019 96,152 miles

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

reverse light inop

Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,153 miles

reverse lamps inop

Fail 18 Oct 2018 87,152 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

rear brake discs worn

reverse lamps inop

tyre partly worn on legal limit

Pass 5 Oct 2017 76,913 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint has play but not considerd excessive

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

front regestration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

tyres wearing low on edges, both front

Fail 5 Oct 2017 76,913 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint has play but not considerd excessive

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

front regestration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

tyres wearing low on edges, both front

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,391 miles

front wiperblades smearing

Fail 12 Oct 2016 66,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wiperblades smearing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,357 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 56,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust silencer outer skin coming off

Pass 28 Aug 2014

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,085 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 35,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,736 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,910 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 ZYR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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