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AD08 ZHT

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,236 mi
Last recorded178,236 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 178,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 164,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 164,015 miles

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 Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 152,682 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 141,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 135,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 130,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 119,392 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 107,687 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 99,206 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 98,426 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 81,002 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 61,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,508 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 ZHT is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

AD08 ZHT is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AD08 ZHT safe to buy?

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