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AD08 ZSE

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,965 mi
Last recorded96,965 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 96,965 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 95,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 93,439 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 91,463 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 91,463 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,570 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 87,570 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 85,184 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 85,184 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 84,025 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 80,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 76,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 65,265 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,471 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,419 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,903 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 ZSE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

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

Is AD08 ZSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 ZSE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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