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AD08 ZPX

2008 Ford Focus

Bronze Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,442 mi
Last recorded73,442 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,442 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 71,847 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,127 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 70,127 miles

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 68,323 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,140 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 67,322 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,088 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,875 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,793 miles

Condition of front wipers

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 42,869 miles

rear brake pads (offside worse) worn very low just above minimum requirements,advise replacement.front brake pads starting to wear low.nearside front additional lamp has led bulbs out.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,201 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,519 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 ZPX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Bronze with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

AD08 ZPX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is AD08 ZPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 ZPX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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