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AF08 YMT

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,386 mi
Last recorded45,386 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,386 miles

Both Sides Outer Sills Covers Fitted.

Rear Both Sides Rear Surface Rusts.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,669 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective & Exhaust shield insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 43,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear tail pipe retaining bracket rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,693 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear silencer mount failed but exhaust still supported

Pass 18 Mar 2017 43,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,541 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 40,541 miles

coil spring broken nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,035 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,262 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear indicator starting to discolour

slight play in the offside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joints

Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,555 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on outter edge

outter cover sills fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2013 31,555 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outter edge

outter cover sills fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,424 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,009 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 YMT 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 84.6%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

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

Is AF08 YMT safe to buy?

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