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AD08 ZGS

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,528 mi
Last recorded55,528 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 55,528 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,547 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 45,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,506 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,848 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,750 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,545 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,838 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,571 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,719 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,919 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,448 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 ZGS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD08 ZGS registered?

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

Is AD08 ZGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 ZGS shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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