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AF08 YKY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,778 mi
Last recorded84,778 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 84,778 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jul 2025 84,773 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2024 77,720 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Fail 29 May 2024 77,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,020 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sills and underbody corroded. osf suspension arm ball joint cover split

Pass 30 May 2022 73,795 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 73,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 69,201 miles

slight play in osr anti roll bar link . brake pipe joins corroded,

Pass 4 Jun 2020 63,808 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 60,045 miles

covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2019 60,044 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 56,686 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 56,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

part of exhaust heat shield missing but not creating risk of fire

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,314 miles

BONNET LOCK STIFF

N/S HANDBRAKE JUST MAKING EFFORT

WASHERS PARTIAL BLOCKED

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,279 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,176 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 39,176 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,226 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 35,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,325 miles

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

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

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 YKY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKY, 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 YKY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is AF08 YKY safe to buy?

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