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AF08 ZTV

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,855 mi
Last recorded79,855 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,855 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers,sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2018 79,855 miles

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

Coolant level low

Engine covers,sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

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

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,647 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,133 miles

engine covers &under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,179 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,022 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,044 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 33,881 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 33,881 miles

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

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

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 ZTV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

AF08 ZTV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is AF08 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 ZTV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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