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AF08 YLC

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,640 mi
Last recorded98,640 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 98,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv gaiter leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2026 98,361 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv gaiter leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2025 90,164 miles

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,262 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,185 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect lower outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,692 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,371 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 37,014 miles

unable to fully inspect engine under shield fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 32,014 miles

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

unable to fully inspect engine under shield fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,719 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,888 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,865 miles

both front tyres has slight cracking in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,909 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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AF08 YLC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YLC, 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 AF08 YLC registered?

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

Is AF08 YLC safe to buy?

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