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AD08 ZMZ

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,901 mi
Last recorded133,901 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 133,901 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 119,368 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,016 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 89,016 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,326 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,326 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 68,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2014 68,966 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres inner edge worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,983 miles

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

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 ZMZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

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

Is AD08 ZMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 ZMZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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