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AF08 YLE

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,276 mi
Last recorded98,276 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 98,276 miles

Oil leak ()

recommend tracking front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 17 Mar 2018 98,276 miles

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

recommend tracking front tyres wearing on inside edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 91,893 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar links have slight play

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads worn low

Intake manifold vacuum pipe split

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Oil residue around gearbox

Fail 23 Mar 2017 91,882 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated Bonnet cannot be opened (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads worn

N/S/F wing mirror damaged

N/S/R tyre wearing thin

Oil leak around N/S/F driveshaft seal

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,781 miles

Nearside Front unable to check the seat belt due to a child seat being fitted

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear unable to check the seat belt due to a child seat being fitted

Rear exhaust mount insecure

unable to check both rear doors open from the inside due to child locks being engaged

Fail 21 Mar 2016 84,767 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front unable to check the seat belt due to a child seat being fitted

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear unable to check the seat belt due to a child seat being fitted

Rear exhaust mount insecure

unable to check both rear doors open from the inside due to child locks being engaged

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 67,543 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 67,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 57,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,491 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 YLE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YLE, 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 YLE registered?

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

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