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AF08 ZXE

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,990 mi
Last recorded99,990 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2020 99,990 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag warning light on at time of test (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management warning light on[ at time of test] (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration showing blue smoke on tick over and acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front n/s inner c. v. boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front n/s inner tyre edge worn [CORDS SHOWING] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front o/s inner tyre edge worn [SHOWING CORDS] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,307 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 90,307 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,523 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 85,523 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishone arm rear bush seperated (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone arm rear bush seperated (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads low (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded on rear faces

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,756 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,631 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,411 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,424 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 ZXE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

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

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