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AF08 YMA

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,505 mi
Last recorded134,505 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 134,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,615 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 110,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,027 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,520 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 75,520 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,931 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 63,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,381 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 50,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,927 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

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 YMA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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