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AF08 ZRZ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,611 mi
Last recorded80,611 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,611 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 80,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 71,071 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 62,813 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2024 62,758 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 58,721 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 58,702 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021
Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,130 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 55,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,858 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,918 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,760 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,492 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,491 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,076 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 ZRZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

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

Is AF08 ZRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 ZRZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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