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AF08 YLZ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,994 mi
Last recorded166,994 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 166,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 166,978 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 152,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on both sides of vehicle (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 138,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 138,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 126,180 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 126,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 112,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 102,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,358 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 92,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 80,308 miles

rear exhaust mounting rusted off

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,643 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 67,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,607 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 55,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,602 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 YLZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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