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AD08 ZTN

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,370 mi
Last recorded162,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 162,370 miles

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

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

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

parking brake has low effort

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2023 162,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake has low effort

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 68,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 68,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,385 miles

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Nearside Front brake pipe covered with grease

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe covered with grease

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks

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

Offside Front brake pipe covered with grease

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe covered with grease

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,471 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,500 miles

nearside front pads moving in carrier

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 ZTN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZTN, 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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What year was AD08 ZTN registered?

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

Is AD08 ZTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 ZTN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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