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AD08 ZHX

2008 Ford Focus ST

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,122 mi
Last recorded75,122 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus ST
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 75,122 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 75,108 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 69,674 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 69,674 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Heatshileds loose

Pass 20 Feb 2024 66,136 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 66,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,175 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 64,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER SHOULDER - 225/40R18 TOYO (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 62,027 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,647 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,274 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 59,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front coolant low

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,087 miles

CLUTCH ANTI-SLIP DEVICE IS MISSING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER SHOULDER - 225/40R18 TOYO ALROUND (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 55,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CLUTCH ANTI-SLIP DEVICE IS MISSING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER SHOULDER - 225/40R18 TOYO ALROUND (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER GROOVE IS DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 225/40R18 TOYO ALROUND (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,232 miles

LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 1 Aug 2017 48,232 miles

LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREEN-WASH (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,056 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 43,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREEN WASH (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 37,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Jul 2015 37,638 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,872 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,141 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,021 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,551 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 16,551 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus ST?

Based on 17,662 MOT tests across 5,245 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
5,245
On UK Roads
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AD08 ZHX is a 2008 Ford Focus ST in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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AD08 ZHX is a 2008 Ford Focus ST, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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