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AF08 ZXA

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,185 mi
Last recorded63,185 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 63,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 63,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,397 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2021 60,397 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded All coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,902 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,664 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 56,663 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,798 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s and o/s (4.2.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres cracking and worn on edges

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,345 miles

Oil leak From gearbox ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 50,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak From gearbox ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has oil leak

reverse light switch broken on gearbox

Fail 19 Feb 2016 47,484 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has oil leak

reverse light switch broken on gearbox

Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,799 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 43,799 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 37,527 miles

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

offside rear brake low effort.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,801 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 23,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZXA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

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

Is AF08 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 ZXA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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