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AF08 ZBL

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,525 mi
Last recorded111,525 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 111,525 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 102,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface rust on body subframes and arms

Fail 30 Oct 2018 102,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface rust on body subframes and arms

Pass 28 Oct 2017 98,483 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,010 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr lower suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2016 90,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr lower suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shields insercure

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,883 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint osr drop link (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,883 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint osr drop link (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high nsf and osf (1.8)

advise exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2014 73,274 miles

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

n/s/front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,592 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,757 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,496 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,725 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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AF08 ZBL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 AF08 ZBL, 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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AF08 ZBL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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