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AE57 PZN

2008 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,936 mi
Last recorded140,936 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 PZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 140,936 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 140,936 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 131,340 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 123,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 122,189 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 120,179 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 111,178 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 25 Oct 2017 110,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 106,764 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 106,744 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,610 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 93,407 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,137 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,137 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,244 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,825 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,785 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,294 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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AE57 PZN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AE57 PZN, 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 AE57 PZN registered?

AE57 PZN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is AE57 PZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 PZN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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