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AF08 ZRY

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,118 mi
Last recorded102,118 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 102,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 99,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 96,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 96,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,201 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 92,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,032 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,582 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,472 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Passenger front and centre rear ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Oil leak Signs of at rear of engine bay ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,472 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Passenger front and centre rear ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Oil leak Signs of at rear of engine bay ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,033 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 65,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damaged 205/55/16 94V (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,442 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped/worn on inner faces

O/S rear tyre sidewall perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S front brake disc worn/corroded on inner face

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,702 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 ZRY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZRY, 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 ZRY registered?

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

Is AF08 ZRY safe to buy?

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