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AF08 YKW

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,632 mi
Last recorded86,632 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 86,632 miles

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front lower wing damaged (bodywork)

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2025 84,660 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 82,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 80,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are very worn and corroded. Required as soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 79,061 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,678 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,277 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 75,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,575 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,328 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2018 82,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,386 miles

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

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

sill covers

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,956 miles

sill covers

Fail 25 Mar 2015 53,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

sill covers

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,776 miles

sill covers

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,020 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 YKW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKW, 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 AF08 YKW registered?

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

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