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AF08 YMD

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,964 mi
Last recorded117,964 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YMD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 117,964 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from offside front driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2025 112,045 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 105,528 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 99,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,854 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 93,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 87,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,813 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 76,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,416 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,998 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,481 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 56,481 miles

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

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

suspect knocking noise from n/s/f

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,853 miles

Front tyres worn uneven.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,679 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,240 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,680 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 YMD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

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

Is AF08 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YMD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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