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AC08 YVK

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,137 mi
Last recorded104,137 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 104,137 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 102,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 100,819 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,337 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 97,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 94,460 miles

Front Small chips to windscreen, not to excess.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge and also perishing/cracking. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight play to drop link, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2021 94,460 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Small chips to windscreen, not to excess.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge and also perishing/cracking. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight play to drop link, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 88,839 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY WORN BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 30 May 2019 82,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on edges, not to excess 205/55/16

Nearside Front Wishbone rear bush slightly worn but not to excess.

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of perishing and also wearing on inside edge, not to excess. 205/55/16

Offside Front Wishbone rear bush slightly worn but not to excess.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,464 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 76,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,446 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 71,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 66,143 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration, 205/55 16

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 600,003 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 53,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 53,743 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 46,493 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 40,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,954 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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AC08 YVK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black 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 AC08 YVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 YVK registered?

AC08 YVK is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AC08 YVK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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