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AC08 YVP

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,799 mi
Last recorded116,799 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 116,799 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 116,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,270 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section and turbo to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 114,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section and turbo to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 111,356 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 107,797 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,877 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

front wiper blades poor

rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 103,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

front wiper blades poor

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,388 miles

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

slight binding to nearside rear brake

slight play nearside rear trailing arm bush

Pass 6 Dec 2019 97,226 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 90,555 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and very worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust heatshield slightly adrift

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,915 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,743 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,439 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 39,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,460 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,563 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,670 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 YVP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc 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 YVP, 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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AC08 YVP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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