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AF08 ZYY

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,264 mi
Last recorded113,264 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,264 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 113,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension & steering components

rear exhaust hanger corroded & snapped, all other hangers corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from interior mirror ()

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped off & all other hangers corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,256 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,256 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,582 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,290 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant below minimum level

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,881 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 ZYY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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