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AD08 ZHM

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,331 mi
Last recorded78,331 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 78,331 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 64,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 60,195 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 60,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,679 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,591 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,714 miles

EXHAUST REAR BRACKET VERY THIN / WEAK NEEDS WELDING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 205/50R17 EXTRA LOAD - TOYO PROXES CF2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,771 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 36,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 26,419 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,347 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 ZHM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

AD08 ZHM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is AD08 ZHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 ZHM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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