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AB08 YJM

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,545 mi
Last recorded172,545 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 172,545 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge 205 / 45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service & park brake effort lower than expected rear imbalance on the limit

Suspect oil leak undertray moist further investigation required

Underbody & suspension components corroded

Undertray & side skirts

Pass 22 Jan 2025 168,226 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 163,019 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine x under x sill covers fitted / rear tyres bigger then front 205/50/17 on front 205/50/17 on rear

rear tail pipe mount needs welding / rear heat shield loose / corrosion on front x rear sub frames x corrosion on rear inner sills

Fail 9 Feb 2024 163,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine x under x sill covers fitted / rear tyres bigger then front 205/50/17 on front 205/50/17 on rear

rear tail pipe mount needs welding / rear heat shield loose / corrosion on front x rear sub frames x corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 3 Feb 2023 153,778 miles

Central Rear Inner Heat shield loose above exhaust - secure

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One bub out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 145,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 145,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 136,717 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges worn

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 136,714 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres inner edges worn

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 129,466 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 129,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 120,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,452 miles

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,167 miles

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,900 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 29 May 2015 84,900 miles

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 21 May 2014 70,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 57,731 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 45,035 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers slightly smearing

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 May 2011 33,034 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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AB08 YJM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AB08 YJM, 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 AB08 YJM registered?

AB08 YJM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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