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AD08 ZRC

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,956 mi
Last recorded109,956 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,956 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 109,956 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))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,574 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,641 miles

engine oil was very low

exhaust shields adrift

front brakes wearing

Fail 12 Jul 2018 88,641 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

engine oil was very low

exhaust shields adrift

front brakes wearing

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,833 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,704 miles

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

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

both front suspension arm bushers deteriorating

engine light on

Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on

Fail 25 Jun 2015 64,417 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,944 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,037 miles

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

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 ZRC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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The MOT history for AD08 ZRC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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