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AF08 ZSG

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,574 mi
Last recorded93,574 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZSG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 93,574 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 83,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,362 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 64,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 55,261 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 55,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 41,768 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 36,958 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 36,958 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,460 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,867 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,803 miles

Both front tyre inner treads scrubbed off.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 22,803 miles

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

Both front tyre inner treads scrubbed off.

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 ZSG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZSG, 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 ZSG registered?

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

Is AF08 ZSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 ZSG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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