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AF08 ZYX

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,116 mi
Last recorded120,116 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 120,116 miles

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 26 Sep 2019 120,116 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 24 Sep 2018 102,772 miles

Offside Rear tyre near limit (about 3mm) left

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on chassis steering and suspension components

Fail 24 Sep 2018 102,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside of discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre near limit (about 3mm) left

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on chassis steering and suspension components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,461 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 84,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,768 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,312 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 53,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,826 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,021 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZYX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

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

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