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AF08 ZDZ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,957 mi
Last recorded131,957 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 131,957 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 126,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2017 119,556 miles

all tyres need replacing , they are low on tread

Fail 11 Feb 2017 119,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively tight excessive vibration (2.2.D.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 113,513 miles

front numberplate discoloured , requires replacement

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf and osr / also osr noisy (4.1.E.1)

no reverse light

nsr number plate light discoloured , and low light output

oil leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2016 113,513 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf and nsr (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf and osr / also osr noisy (4.1.E.1)

front numberplate discoloured , requires replacement

no reverse light

nsr number plate light discoloured , and low light output

oil leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2015 104,551 miles

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

front numberplate discoloured

no reverse light

Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,651 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 94,651 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ns number plate light has low light out put

nsf fog not working

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,226 miles

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

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

ns number plate light has low light out put

nsf fog not working

Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,605 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 91,605 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 ZDZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc 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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

AF08 ZDZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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