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AF08 YLX

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,014 mi
Last recorded107,014 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,014 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

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

both side front outer cv boot worn

both side sills, both side brake pipe, front to rear suspension components corroded all

slight play in steering joints

Pass 18 Jun 2022 100,439 miles

front exhaust pipe bracket corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2022 100,431 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 92,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 92,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 88,008 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,048 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and nsr ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,262 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 71,032 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 67,638 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,065 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 56,065 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,112 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,406 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 YLX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

AF08 YLX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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