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AD08 ZFZ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,534 mi
Last recorded100,534 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,534 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 100,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 94,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,195 miles

Front bumper loose

Fail 2 Oct 2018 93,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper loose

Fail 9 Apr 2018 92,704 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside sidewall facing outwards (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (4.1.A.1a)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete front plate broken (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very worn advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,301 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,299 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 69,291 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,235 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,514 miles

both front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

nsr tyre low on inner

osr tyre perished

traction control light on

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,409 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,359 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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AD08 ZFZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AD08 ZFZ, 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 AD08 ZFZ registered?

AD08 ZFZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AD08 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 ZFZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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