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AF08 ZYM

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,123 mi
Last recorded142,123 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 142,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Wing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 142,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 137,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 132,214 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 129,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 123,553 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 109,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,403 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 76,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,617 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 64,617 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,066 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 46,066 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 34,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,625 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 24,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZYM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

AF08 ZYM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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