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AF08 ZTG

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,835 mi
Last recorded106,835 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 106,835 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 104,715 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,384 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 96,300 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

may require wheel alignment due to wear on tyres

Pass 29 Aug 2016 85,224 miles

this vehicle qualifies for a fast pass retest not yet on new system

Fail 27 Aug 2016 85,205 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot burst (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 74,404 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 74,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,568 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,178 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 52,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,595 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 42,595 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011
Fail 15 Mar 2011 35,593 miles

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

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

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 ZTG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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