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AD08 ZKN

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,734 mi
Last recorded146,734 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 146,734 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 146,734 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 140,949 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 140,941 miles

Offside Body insecure wing mirror (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside rear only just working possible cables (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise changing ASAP very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower spring pan arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield missing but not at risk of fire (tunnel)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

exhaust tail pipe corroded and split

Pass 15 Feb 2018 135,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

bonnet lock broken, and a screwdriver is required to open it, the bonnet is latched securely

front engine cover underneath loose, offside

middle exhaust corroded, and rear tail pipe split

Fail 7 Feb 2018 135,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure cable into back plate, not fitted correctly (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light offside light damaged (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bonnet lock broken, and a screwdriver is required to open it, the bonnet is latched securely

front engine cover underneath loose, offside

middle exhaust corroded, and rear tail pipe split

Pass 7 Feb 2017 128,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear main bushes (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2017 128,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside inner faces (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear main bushes (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2016 120,166 miles

Ball joint has slight play offside front inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 120,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside front (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play offside front inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,614 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 107,250 miles

exhuast rusty

Fail 27 May 2014 107,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhuast rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,247 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 4 May 2011 26,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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 ZKN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKN, 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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AD08 ZKN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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