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AF08 ZDC

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,220 mi
Last recorded131,220 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZDC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 131,220 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 131,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,627 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 115,627 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,723 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2016 95,723 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2014 58,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,849 miles

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)

check wheel alignment

Fail 21 Feb 2013 49,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

check wheel alignment

Pass 2 May 2012 42,963 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZDC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF08 ZDC, 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 AF08 ZDC registered?

AF08 ZDC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AF08 ZDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 ZDC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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