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AD08 ZGA

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026
Pass 14 Jun 2025 5,701 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 5,701 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 5,667 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2023 5,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 2022 5,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 5,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 5,214 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 4,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 4,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 3,671 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 3,200 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre staring to perish on outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2015 2,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 1,973 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 1,453 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 977 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 756 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 ZGA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AD08 ZGA, 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 ZGA registered?

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

Is AD08 ZGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 ZGA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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