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AD08 ZKF

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,917 mi
Last recorded116,917 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 116,917 miles

Rear Upper and lower suspension arm inner and outer bushes deteriorated/worn (ALL

Vehicle underside, exhaust, brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2026 116,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper and lower suspension arm inner and outer bushes deteriorated/worn (ALL

Vehicle underside, exhaust, brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 113,964 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 113,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 104,590 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 104,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,812 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,695 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,837 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,912 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 71,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,675 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,283 miles

Both front tyre's are worn slightly on there inner edge's

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,548 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,125 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 13,296 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,443 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 6,562 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 ZKF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

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

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