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AF08 ZYK

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,640 mi
Last recorded107,640 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,640 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 107,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,403 miles

nail in neaside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2016 101,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in neaside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,151 miles

both front wishbone mount bushes worn

Fail 29 Jun 2015 81,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wishbone mount bushes worn

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit limit

Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,659 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

both front wishbone mount bushes worn

front discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,643 miles

Front brake discs worn/scored

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 45,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs worn/scored

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,157 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 33,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,068 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 ZYK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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