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AF08 ZTH

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,251 mi
Last recorded143,251 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 143,251 miles

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

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

odd wheels fitted

suspension worn & noisy

Fail 17 Jan 2023 143,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin req.asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

odd wheels fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 130,616 miles

odd wheels fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 119,112 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

odd wheels fitted. alloys n/s. steels o/s. odd steels fitted front to rear o/s

Fail 12 Jan 2021 119,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge req.asap (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

odd wheels fitted. alloys n/s. steels o/s. odd steels fitted front to rear o/s

Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,734 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 107,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,885 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,914 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 88,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,045 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear chassis rail damaged

rear exhaust mount nearly corroded through

Pass 12 Mar 2016 76,540 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,236 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,157 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,863 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 ZTH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZTH, 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 ZTH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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