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AF08 ZDH

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,929 mi
Last recorded99,929 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZDH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 99,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill covered with trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 99,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill covered with trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,295 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,439 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 77,445 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 77,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 71,344 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,043 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,029 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged and worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,775 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,826 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 33,675 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)

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

power steering resevoir insicure

Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,961 miles

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

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 ZDH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF08 ZDH, 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 AF08 ZDH registered?

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

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