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AF08 YMW

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,064 mi
Last recorded112,064 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,940 miles

oil on minimum

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

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

exhaust front support missing

Fail 6 Apr 2019 84,842 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust front support missing

oil on minimum

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,933 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,540 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,649 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,081 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,711 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,737 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 YMW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 YMW registered?

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

Is AF08 YMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YMW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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