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AD08 ZPB

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,450 mi
Last recorded154,450 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZPB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 154,450 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 154,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 140,924 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 140,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested ALSO LEVEL AS NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 120,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 120,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm ( suggest replacement ) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.9mm ( suggest replacement ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm ( suggest replacement ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm ( suggest replacement ) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 105,127 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm ( suggest replacement ) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.9mm ( suggest replacement ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm ( suggest replacement ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm ( suggest replacement ) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,230 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 78,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low and no patern (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,612 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 70,612 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,794 miles

Both front tyres low on edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing low on edge

Pass 2 May 2014 41,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,827 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 27,166 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,394 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 ZPB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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