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AF08 ZWH

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,601 mi
Last recorded105,601 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 105,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 88,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 71,193 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 60,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 60,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,379 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking on edge of tread, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,166 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 47,888 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective main exhaust bracket at the front has corroded and broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,551 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 44,551 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,412 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,721 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,248 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,213 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,494 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 20,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZWH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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